Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II, the Overlord of Dagbon, has urged Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to conduct a clean campaign.
Ya-Na said that the leader of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Dramani Mahama, ought to be treated as a brother.
The Ya-Na claims that doing this will guarantee a clean campaign in advance of the general elections in 2024.
Dr. Bawumia paid the Ya-Na a courtesy call as part of his “Thank you tour,” and the Ya-Na made a point of emphasizing that both the NDC and NPP flagbearers are his sons.
He went on to say that the winner of the general election would bring the presidency back to the northern part of Ghana, meaning that everyone in the north would benefit.
“We as Northerners have to be grateful to all Ghanaians for trusting that only a Northerner can lead Ghana after 2024. It is a big opportunity for us to demonstrate our capabilities, competence, honesty, and dedication to moving Ghana forward.
“My son, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama who is also a son, is your fellow competitor in this election, he is not your enemy or rival.
“He is your elder brother and a former President of Ghana who is also being presented by the largest opposition party in our country to be re-elected as president.
“As northerners, we have already won the election with whoever we elect because whoever wins the trophy is coming home.”
The Dagbon Overlord’s remark comes after several jibes and swipes exchanged over time between the Vice President and the former President.
Meanwhile, the NDC’s leader, John Dramini Mahama, has reacted to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s assertions that the 24-hour economy is already in place.
John Mahama claims that some businesses that are open around-the-clock do not revoke a policy that offers incentives to those who choose to enroll.
According to Mr. Mahama, this policy will deal with the urgent problem of young Ghanaians traveling dangerously across the Mediterranean and Sahara in search of better opportunities in Europe.
