{"id":270199,"date":"2016-11-21T09:34:26","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T09:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=270199"},"modified":"2016-11-21T09:34:26","modified_gmt":"2016-11-21T09:34:26","slug":"mahama-campaigns-in-upper-east-region-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2016\/11\/mahama-campaigns-in-upper-east-region-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama campaigns in Upper East Region [Photos]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday commenced a three-day campaign tour of the Upper East Region ahead of the December 7 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama who arrived in Bolgatanga in the evening paid a courtesy call on the Bolgatanga Traditional Council and later addressed a mini-rally at the Jubilee Park.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270206 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-8.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-8\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Addressing the Bolga Traditional Council, Mr. Mahama commended the council for a peaceful resolution of the Bolgatanga chieftaincy disputes and called for peace before, during and after the elections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270204 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-6.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-6\" width=\"640\" height=\"381\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He pledged his commitment towards a peaceful election devoid of violence and intimidation and appealed for their support to win the December polls.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Indeed we want peace before, during and after the elections and I don&#8217;t see why people should fight or kill because of political power. You know my own disposition that am not a violent person, if there will be violence it&#8217;s not going to come from me but as a president I have a responsibility to ensure that there is peace in this country so that people can freely express their will. So we have a strategy for a peaceful election to ensure that all Ghanaians come out to vote. There will be security at all polling stations as well as patrol teams in case of eventualities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270203 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-5.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-5\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He added that, government has put in place strategies to deal with post elections related violence.<\/p>\n<p>Recounting his achievements in the region, John Mahama said, his government will continue to work hard in creating job opportunities through revamping feasible defunct factories in the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270201 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-3.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Mahama will later today [Monday, 21st November] pay a courtesy call on the Bawku Naba, Abugrago Azoka II and address mini-rallies at Garu, Tempane, Binduri and Zebilla respectively.<\/p>\n<p>He will also commission the Binduri District Assembly block, Town water system in Tempane and a warehouse in Garu.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Mahama on Tuesday will continue with the Western zone where he will pay courtesy call on the Naaga Naba, Sandema Nab, Chiana-Pio, and the Paga-pio.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270200 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-2.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He will later commission the Kanjarga Community day Senior High School in Builsa South and a Ghana Education Service office block in Paga.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270274 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mahama-tours-upper-east-4.jpg\" alt=\"mahama-tours-upper-east-4\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He will also hold rallies in Sandema , Chiana and Navrongo respectively.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270207 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/mahamain-bolga-1.jpg\" alt=\"mahamain-bolga-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On day three, President Mahama will pay a courtesy call on the Tongo Rana, Sakote Nab, Nangodi Nab, and Zuarung Naba.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-270273 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Mahama-tours-upper-east-3.jpg\" alt=\"mahama-tours-upper-east-3\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He will end his campaign tour with rallies in Nabdam, Bongo, Bolga and Tongo.<\/p>\n<p>President Mahama who is also the National Democratic Congress&#8217; (NDC) presidential candidate is seeking a second term in office.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-270265 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31142711545_86c813c8b9_k-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"31142711545_86c813c8b9_k\" width=\"662\" height=\"332\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>By: Frederick Awuni\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday commenced a three-day campaign tour of the Upper East Region ahead of the December 7 general elections. 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