A recent video surfaced on social media, showcasing former President John Dramani Mahama actively engaged in farming activities on his expansive land in Yapei, located in the Savannah Region.The footage, shared on the Facebook page of National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmaker, Beatrice Annan, depicts Mahama operating a tractor alongside a cultivator on the arid terrain of his farm.

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Although Mahama's venture into farming was announced last year upon acquiring a significant tract of land in the Central Gonja District, his hands-on involvement was captured in this recent video.GhanaWeb investigations reveal that Mahama visited the farm earlier this month, temporarily stepping away from his hectic political campaign schedule ahead of the 2024 elections.

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Mahama has consistently advocated for the modernization of agriculture to bolster Ghana's economy and ensure food security. In his 2023 National Farmers' Day message, he reiterated the National Democratic Congress's commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector.

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He emphasized the party's dedication to supporting large-scale commercial agricultural production and outlined plans for establishing Farmers Service Centres nationwide to facilitate access to credit and inputs.Furthermore, Mahama proposed the introduction of agro-processing units across all regions to add value to agricultural products and create additional opportunities for farmers.

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Expressing gratitude to farmers for their pivotal role in the economy, Mahama pledged unwavering support for their welfare and success under the next NDC government.

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