Chiana-Paga Constituency sets pace for political rally in U/E

The much anticipated ‘mammoth rally’ for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region has began in the Kassena-Nankana West District. The event which is the first political rally to be organized in the region showcased the Parliamentary Candidate for Chiana-Paga Constituency, Abuga Pele, who also doubles as the National Coordinator for the NYEP. Addressing a large enthusiastic supporters and party stalwarts in Paga, Mr Pele who lost his candidature to the incumbent NPP MP, Leo Kaba in the 2008 parliamentary polls, vowed to wrestle power from the sitting  MP to represent his constituents in parliament come, 2013. Chanting in the usual NDC slogan ‘E dey be keke, Mr Pele, said he was on top form and ready to beat his opponent ‘hands down’. He said much is expected of party followers since the upcoming poll was crucial for the country’s democratic dispensation, having being touted as the beacon of peaceful democratic transition in Africa. The smooth transition of power from one government to another, he elated was a clear manifestation of Ghana’s maturity in democracy and  called on supporters of the party to rally behind President Mahama to enable him pursue the developmental agenda of late President Mills, who was a strong ambassador of peace. For him, it was obvious that President Mahama was on his way to victory, urging all to forge a united front into the next election with one purpose in mind, which is victory for the party and Ghana in general. According to Mr Pele, door-to-door campaign strategy was vital in ensuring massive victory for him and President Mahama come, December 7.  He proposed 85 percent victory for the NDC in the upcoming election and further appeal to electorates to work towards the victory of the party for strong vibrant economy, where all Ghanaians will be seen and treated as equal irrespective of party affiliation and ethnicity. Mr Pele commended elders of the party especially the DCE for the area, Thomas Dalu who contested him and lost during the party’s recent primaries for their show of maturity and confidence repose in him. The show of togetherness, he noted, goes ahead to confirm that the party was strong and united as ever.  The DCE, Mr Dalu in a brief statement advised supporters of the NDC to retain the candidature of President Mahama by going all out to vote massively for the NDC in the Presidential and parliamentary slot. He said the Chiana-Paga constituency represented by Mr Pele was set to experience much infrastructural development when the NDC is retained. The Deputy Regional Minister, Mrs Lucy Awuni, for her part urged party members to renew and show true commitment during the upcoming polls to ensure one touch victory for the NDC. The rally characterized by musical performances including  as well as traditional drumming and dances attracted some party gurus including the Regional Secretary, Donatus Akamugre and James Agalga, parliamentary candidate for the Builsa Constituency among other functionaries.

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