Life begins at 40, no more jokes - Ayariga

Mr. Ayariga earned the nickname “Ayaricough” during electioneering campaign in 2012 after his often humorous pronouncements.

But, Ayariga, who recently broke away from the People's National Convention (PNC), a political party on which he contested the 2012 presidential elections said “People see someone being humorous as somebody being a joker. No!! Nobody jokes at age 40, No!! Nobody jokes at age 40.”

“You must give people the opportunity to believe in you, to understand that you are a man of peace,” Mr. Ayariga said at a press conference on Monday.

The APC leader encouraged all to vote for him as he is the best person to lead the country.

“You need to get closer to me and you will understand that the best man for Ghana is Dr Hassan Ayariga… a new wind has started blowing, something completely new is emerging… there is going to be a shake-up in the Ghanaian political space this time around and we invite you to be part of the history," he added.