The flagbearer of the governing National Democratic Congress, President John Mahama, has called on Ghanaians not to vote for the NPP and Akufo-Addo in December because it lacks the vision and audacity to take bold decisions to move the country forward.

He said the NPP first tried in vain to sabotage Ghana’s march towards independence.

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"Yaanom are well known, they never change their ways. They first tried in vain to sabotage Ghana’s march towards independence. Nkrumah’s regime never had its peace of mind. They were against the construction of the Akosombo Dam, Tema Motorway, expanded the rail lines, the companies he built and complained bitterly at that time, Kwame Nkrumah was piling debts for Ghana. Today he is gone and the Akosombo Dam and several other projects are still benefitting the economy," he said.

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President Mahama addressing artisans at Takoradi Kokompe in the Western region, he noted that "We have given the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to source funding for that project. We are also collaborating with a private investor to establish a ceramic tile factory in Takoradi. The new ceramic factory will produce 40 million square feet of tiles a year and this can meet the demand for floor, wall and bathroom tiles nationwide."

President Mahama speaking at the zongo community assured Muslims of the unwavering bondage between them and the NDC.

"NDC and the Zongo community have strong ties. And it starts from the days of former President Rawlings’ government. He realised there was little recognition for the Muslim religious calendar and introduced two holidays to commemorate Idhr Fitr and Idhl Adha."

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"He [Rawlings] established the Islamic Education Unit to guarantee strict Moslem education. When late President Mills assumed office in 2009, Hajj Pilgrims used to sleep on the tarmac at Kotoka International Airport awaiting their flights. The bad condition there made them susceptible to malaria infection and other communicable diseases that affected them when they arrived for the Hajj. So we quickly improved that by establishing the Hajj Village,” Mr Mahama noted.

"I will be in Tamale on Friday (today). For the first time in history, the first batch of pilgrims will fly directly from Tamale to Jeddah. I will be in Tamale to commission that. It tells you about our commitment to help the Zongo community and the wellbeing of all Ghanaians," he said.