Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will take over the administration of the country again.
Addressing some chiefs in Bolgatanga, he said no matter how long it takes, the NDC will come back to power and help improve the living conditions of Ghanaians.
John Mahama said the NDC, as an opposition party, was ready to play its role effectively to help improve the living conditions of the citizenry.
“One day, however long it takes, we will take the administration of this country again. And the country must survive so that when we come into office, we will be able to continue from where whoever left off.”
John Mahama
John Mahama said this when he addressed a gathering in Bolgatanga as part of activities to mark his “Thank You” visit to the Region.
Touching on his vote count in the region during the last elections,;he indicated that the votes he amassed were impressive.
“The Upper East Region did not disappoint us. Indeed, our show in this Region was the most impressive amongst all the five Northern Regions. We got the highest percentage in Upper East Region than any of the other five Northern Regions.
“To have come from just above 4,000,000 votes to almost 6.3million votes,;was a very impressive achievement,;and we could not have done it without the support we enjoyed in the Upper East Region here.”
John Mahama
Mahama expresses gratitude
He then expressed gratitude to the Chiefs and people of the Region for the massive support he got in the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
“And so, let me through you,;thank all the people of the Upper East Region for the support they have shown me in the last election. Tell them that NDC appreciates what they have done.”
John Mahama
Play roles as custodians of the land
He further urged the Chiefs to continue to play their roles as custodians of the land, guide government when it goes wrong, and continue to be agents of development in their traditional areas.
Also speaking at the gathering, Paramount Chief of the Chiana Traditional Area, Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, said the Former President’s initiative to call on them shows the respect he had for the traditional authority in the country.
“We very much acknowledge your calm composure while you were a sitting President and out of office. The obvious observation is that you do not only preach peace, but you are an epitome of peace.
“Even in the face of extreme provocation, you always had a way of diffusing tension. Your recent handling of the election petition ruling spoke volumes of the type of person you are.”
John Mahama
According to the Chief, the peaceful attributes of John Mahama placed the country on a high pedestal in democratic governance. He also encouraged the former President to keep it up.
He further said conflicts retards development and the citizenry must collectively guard against actions that could plunge the country into chaos.
Pe Ayagitam III then thanked the former President for the development projects he undertook in the Region during his tenure as President.
