GH Man Explains The Meaning Of NDC Slogans: εyε Zu εyε Za, εmεfa Mia Mia

GH Man Explains The Meaning Of NDC Slogans: εyε Zu εyε Za, εmεfa Mia Mia

  • John Dramani Mahama's landmark victory for the National Democratic Congress has thrown its supporters into a wave of excitement
  • This is marked by a spike in social media content projecting the party, its ideals and brand elements
  • An attempt to deconstruct the party's widely used slogans has caught on social media

On December 9, Ghana's electoral Commissioner declared the 2024 elections in favour of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama.

Sam George, Ghana, NDC, Bawumia, JJ Rawlings, Zenator Rawlings, Ablekuma North
An explainer focusing on the origin of NDC's popular slogans is going viral on social media. Source: NDCToday
Source: Facebook

The president-elect polled 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the valid votes cast. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) garnered 4,657,304 votes, representing 41.61%.

Also, over 160 parliamentary seats, including key constituencies traditionally held by the ruling NPP, have fallen to the NDC. The difference between John Mahama's votes and Dr Bawumia's is 1,671 093.

The landmark win was described as decisive in his opponent Dr Bawumia's glorious concession speech.

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A wave of excitement blew across the nation as NDC supporters celebrated the victory. On social media, the excitement has seen a new crop of politically motivated content creators.

A recent social media post that seeks to describe NDC's popular slogans has surfaced on social media. Not many knew the backstory behind the catchy call and response.

"Just learning that, 3y3 Zu is the short form of 3y3 Zumumci ( Hausa lang. meaning, togetherness) and 3y3 Za is 3y3 Zamanlafia (Hausa, Peaceful coexistence) and 3m3fa Mia Mia (Ewe) means it’s peaceful here. Coined by JJ. Rawlings Wow!"

Ghanaians react to the meaning of NDC's slogan

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fan sin reaction to the backstory behind NDC's popular slogan.

@edblueprintz said:

"And the other one is "Kukrudu - E shiii Rado Rado". I can't think far."

@KwameLambon wrote:

"Do your fact Check. The terms come from blessings bestowed on Rawlings from the chief of Tongo in the Upper East region."

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@Fakasabi remarked:

"Merci, now dier I go talk am more."

NDC supporter speaks after voting

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a staunch supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had shared a lighthearted explanation for why he voted for John Dramani Mahama.

In a hilarious video, the young man said he voted for the President-elect because he believes the cost of living will be reduced under his regime.

He jokingly added that with John Mahama in power, he could fulfil his dream of marrying four wives.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation