The Volta Regional Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Hajia Hawa Tahiru, has called on Muslims in the Afadjato South Constituency of the Volta Region to vote massively for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 general elections. She assured the Muslim community of the party’s commitment to addressing their concerns, particularly regarding the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Speaking during an interaction with Muslims at Golo Kwati on Sunday, Hajia Hawa urged the community to set aside past grievances and rally behind the NDC and its flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama. She assured them that under a Mahama-led administration, they would not be overlooked, especially in matters concerning Hajj. She emphasized, “Let us all support His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to win in December so that he can help reduce the exorbitant fees that hinder us from going on our annual Hajj pilgrimages.”
Several constituency leaders were present at the event, including Mr. Frank Afriyie, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Afadjato South; Mr. Akotia, the Constituency Chairman; Mr. Abuohey, the Secretary; Denis Goloh, Director of Elections; and Mr. Ayuba Ibrahim, the Zongo Caucus Coordinator for Afadjato South. Also in attendance was a member of the National Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the NDC, Madam Hajia Rahinatu.
Mr. Frank Afriyie, the NDC’s Parliamentary Candidate, echoed the call for peaceful participation in the elections, urging Muslims to refrain from engaging in electoral violence. He encouraged them to come out in large numbers to endorse John Mahama in the December polls. In a gesture of support for the community, Mr. Afriyie donated ten bags of cement and a bundle of iron sheets to aid the construction of a public lavatory in the Zongo community at Golo Kwati.
In a related development, Hajia Hawa Tahiru announced her plans to tour all 18 constituencies in the Volta Region before the December elections, mobilizing support for John Mahama and NDC parliamentary candidates in their bid for victory.
Source: ghananewsonline.com.gh