The president, who is currently in Bole in the Northern Region with his family,  asked Ghanaians to reflect positively on this year’s Christmas, a statement signed by Dr Edward Omane Boamah said.

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He also urged drivers across the country to drive cautiously during the Christmas season, praying for both an incident-free and accident-free festive period.

"God’s favour shall continue to abide with us during the Christmas festivities and in the coming years,” the statement said.

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He lost in the December polls to veteran politician Nana Akufo-Addo by over a million vote margin.

Last year, President Mahama marked the Christmas with deprived children in Bole, his hometown.