Mr. Odike, who had earlier backed out of the 2016 presidential election, indicated that he will organize other smaller political parties to join in canvassing votes for the NPP and its flagbearer to unseat President John Mahama in the December polls.

[contextly_sidebar id=”fxj6Oim86Gdx8RvDJyjVLb6hf8z3ZQ4c”]In an interview with Citi News, Mr. Odike, who endorsed the candidature of President Mahama in the 2012 election, described the Mahama administration as a failure hence his decision.

He said he took the decision because both parties [UPP and NPP] have similar ideas for the growth and development of the country.

“We are throwing our support to the candidate of the NPP simply because his vision and our vision is almost the same, we believe in industrialization, we think that industries is the best way to turn around the fortunes of this country for the better,” he said.

He added that “Nana Addo is a very humble person, very affable and he is a man of intelligence so we believe that if this man is at the helm of affairs of this nation [and he is also a listener], we can advise him in so many ways to change the fortunes of this country for better.”

He argued that, President Mahama has supervised the decline of Ghana’s economy, and has proven that even if he is given additional time, he would do very little to revive the economy.

“He [Mahama] has proven that he cannot deliver. Even if he’s given a hundred years. President Mahama’s economic policies have saddled this country. He doesn’t deserve a renewed mandate,” Odike said.

‘Odike withdraws from presidential race’

The flagbearer had earlier announced his withdrawal from this year’s presidential polls citing “personal” reasons for the decision.

Some executives of the UPP in September this year, dragged Mr. Odike to court asking that he should be prevented from filing his nomination forms to contest in the upcoming polls.

 ‘UPP sacks Odike from party’

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the United Progressive Party (UPP), earlier this year, also said they had dismissed Mr Odike from the party after what it described as gross disrespect for the party’s constitution.

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According to the chiefs, Nana Akufo and the NPP remains the country’s best bet for good governance hence their decision to endorse him.

[contextly_sidebar id=”pTyzUV9HdJUG8tWGPVrqwvKaAFYDlcaM”]Speaking on behalf of the chiefs, Otumfuo’s Mpaboahene, Nana Yaw Owusu further indicated that Nana Addo will spearhead Ghana’s development when voted into power.

“This is your family, we are always with you. In good times or in bad times, we support you. We always remember you in our prayers. When we pour libation , we remember you because you are one of us.Let us all here vote for him and the NPP because he will deliver on his promises. We know him, it is our own Nana. Like we do every four years, let’s vote for him.”

This is not the first time the NPP Presidential Candidate has been endorsed by a chief.

Paramount Chief of the Tumu endoreses Nana Addo

The Paramount Chief of the Tumu Traditional Area, Kuoro Richard Babini Kanton VI, endorsed the ‘1-District-1-Factory’ and the ‘1-Village-1-Dam’ policies of the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

According to him, “we have been following governments, since time immemorial, and, still, we have not gotten a dam. So I believe that if you give us a dam, it will really help us so much. And we are looking forward to you coming to office, so you give us a dam.”

Garu Chief backs Nana Addo’s presidential bid

Nana Akufo-Addo was also endorsed by the Chief of Garu, Naba Asuguru Akuntam Wini, who declared his support for the NPP flagbearer in this year’s elections.

According him, the NPP has a rich history of delivering on its electoral promises, and is no doubt that voting for Nana Akufo-Addo will only bring progress and prosperity to his people.

“Our problem, in the past, was a district. President Kufuor, before the 2000 elections, came here and told us that if he won the election, it will be done. True to his word, the creation of the district was done. When NPP promises you something, it will be done. Thanks to his Excellency, President Kufuor, for giving us the district,” he said.

Chief of Bawku declares victory for Akufo-Addo

The Chief of Bawku, Naba Asigiri Azoka Abugrago II, on the visit of NPP flagbearer Nana Akufo-Add said “this is the proper endorsement I want to make. God willing this year, you will get what you want and become the President of Ghana.”

The flagbearer had visited his palace as part of his campaign tour of the Upper East region.

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