Hundreds of supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) thronged the Salaga park to attend the President Mahamas campaign tour in the Northern region.

President John Mahama arrived in Tamale on Monday, to visit some parts of the Northern Region as he begins his four day campaign tour.

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Hundreds of supporters welcomed the president with chants.

Opposition parties in the region are embarking on a demonstration, they call, ‘Damiiya’ meaning ‘times are tough.

Police in the region have officially written to them to suspend the demonstration due to the president’s visit.

But Saaka Alhassan, the spokesperson for the Northern Regional Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has told Pulse.com.gh that it is too late to call off the protest scheduled.

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