The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, eight years ago criticized former President Mahama for tarnishing the reputation of the Northern brand, which was once known for its integrity and honesty, with corruption.Addressing the people of Balungu in the Bongo constituency, Dr. Bawumia urged the Northern community not to vote for Mr. Mahama and the NDC.

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He argued that a vote for them would signify a continuation of the extensive corruption and theft witnessed over the past 8 years.“John Mahama's government is the most corrupt government in the history of Ghana. Dollar for dollar, cedi for cedi, this government is the most corrupt in our history. And yet he tells the people of the North to vote for him because he is our brother.

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Why does your government steal from Northerners if you care for Northerners and why do you want us to give you another opportunity to steal more from the people you say you are trying to protect?”, he asked.<img src="

alt="1116201624130937646266441352"/>Dr. Bawumia remarked that due to the President's actions and those around him, he had compromised the longstanding

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belief that Northerners are averse to corruption and are known for their honesty.He reminisced about the Northerners of the past, highlighting their dedication, integrity, and selfless service to their communities. They worked in various roles without seeking personal gain.Dr. Bawumia expressed regret over how the current government, led by someone who proudly identifies as a Northern President, has abandoned these principles.

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“Let us face it; John Mahama's government is a disgrace to Northerners. Northerners were always a proud people. We value our integrity. We don't have money but we have pride. We are seen as honest people. This is the way our fathers worked; honesty was the guiding principle of Northerners. We are honest and value our integrity. But today thanks to John Mahama, the people of Ghana are viewing us very differently”, he stated.

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He added: “Therefore it is time to restore the pride of Northerners and the way we are going to restore that pride is to get rid of this John Mahama's corrupt government. It is not doing Northerners any good and this is why we have to vote for Nana Akufo-Addo.”Dr Bawumia is on campaign tour of the Upper East Region that comes on the back of a month long tour of the Northern Region which saw him visit 27 constituencies in the Region.

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