Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the various constituencies and regions to present a list of volunteers who would be used as polling agents for the 2024 presidential and parliamenatry elections.
He specified that the volunteers should have a minimum of a first degree.
He indicated that master trainers had already been effectively trained and were waiting to train polling agents for all polling stations across the country to ensure vigilance and diligence in polling activities.
This was contained in a statement he delivered at a meeting at the Upper East Regional NDC Fundraising Dinner on June 22, 2024, at the Akayet Hotel, Bolgatanga.
He praised the region’s performance in the Limited Voter Registration Exercise, citing his personal observation of daily live updates.
He promised to be similarly vigilant throughout the elections.
Mr. Mahama encouraged ongoing and extensive participation in the campaign, highlighting a “rolling campaign” in which efforts are made around the clock.
He outlined the NDC’s campaign schedule, emphasising that they are on track and would not be swayed by outside pressure.
He responded to allegations that Hon. Haruna Iddrisu and Hon. Muntaka Mubarak had been excluded from national campaign teams, noting that MPs are normally not included in national campaign teams because they focus on their constituency, although they may be part of regional campaigns.
He further emphasised creating opportunities in the North to prevent migration to the South, leveraging agricultural advantages in crops like rice, sorghum, corn, soybeans, and cotton.
He proposed establishing farmer service centres in each district and agro-processing factories in regions.
He criticised Akufo-Addo’s unfulfilled promises, such as the Pwalugu multipurpose dam and the $1 million per constituency initiative. He promised to continue rural electrification, develop a “northern ring road” that allows one to travel easily across the northern regions within 24 hours, and complete the eastern and western corridor roads.
He framed the December 7 elections as one between the people of Ghana and the NPP, citing the unprecedented levels of economic hardships and the need for accountability. He pledged to hold corrupt officials of Akufo-Addo’s government accountable and retrieve looted state lands.
Source: rainbowradioonline.com
