I won’t insult opponents in my campaign; its not in my nature – Mahama vows
23rd August 2018
Former President John Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of running a clean campaign in the run up to electing a flagbearer for the party ahead of the 2020 polls.
This follows an official declaration of his intent to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential primaries.
Speaking at his office right after he officially sent his letter of intent to the party on Thursday to contest, Mr. Mahama said:
“I wish to assure that in my own nature, I am not the person that will cast aspersions or negativity or insults at any of my comrades who have declared their intention to run. And I expect that for all those who support me, they will also follow in the same track and not attack or cast any aspersions against opponents because after the congress we would have to come together again.”
In a tweet on Thursday, Mr. Mahama confirmed his participation in the NDC’s presidential race.
He says he has subsequently submitted his letter of intent to the General Secretary of the NDC, Asiedu Nketiah.
“I have submitted my letter to the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) confirming my decision to contest for the leadership of the party with a clear view on victory in 2020, with your support,’ he tweeted.
His letter of intent was presented on his behalf by a group of party heavy weights including former ministers of state like Inusah Fuseini and Sherry Ayitey.
Mr. Mahama joins a lineup of aspirants which includes the Nadowli Kaleo MP, Alban Bagbin, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Mensah, Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah; a former Trade and Industry Minister; Former Vice Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi and Cape Coast South MP, and Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, who have declared their intent to contest for the slot.
The NDC has slated December 7, 2018, for the election of its flagbearer for the 2020 presidential election.