The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has emphasized that the party deeply values the unwavering support it has consistently received from the Volta Region.

He acknowledged the region's significant contributions, particularly in terms of the high percentage of votes it has delivered for the NDC in general elections since the establishment of the 4th Republic.

“We want to thank the Volta Region for standing behind the NDC over the years. We don’t take your support for granted,” Mahama said. He highlighted that the NDC doesn’t refer to the Volta Region as its "World Bank" lightly. “We call Volta Region the World Bank not because your votes are the highest in nominal terms. Because if you take the votes of Greater Accra, they are higher, but of course, the population of Greater Accra is much bigger. But when it comes in percentage terms, no region comes close to Volta Region,” he explained.

Mahama also pointed out that the NDC, during its time in government, ensured that the Volta Region received its fair share of development projects. He noted investments in various sectors, including education, health, transport, road infrastructure, sanitation, water, and agriculture, which have significantly improved the lives of the people in the region.

“You can’t quantify the level of transformation it has had on the lives of the people,” he added.

The NDC leader criticized the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for abandoning projects initiated by the NDC, which he believes has negatively impacted the region.

He accused the NPP of using propaganda to sway voters, pointing out how they enrich a few individuals to create the illusion of broader benefits.

“They will come and point to you, 'you see this one, since he joined NPP, you see his life has changed, you have been following NDC, what have you got?'” Mahama lamented, urging voters not to fall for such tactics.

As the election approaches, Mahama advised the electorate to be wary of vote-buying schemes and reminded them of the hardships they have endured under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.

“They are going to come with the money again… But remember that you have lived 8 years of poverty, 8 years of hardships, and that whatever money they give you will not alleviate the crisis into which they have plunged you,” he warned.

Looking ahead, Mahama promised that an NDC government would continue its focus on infrastructure development in the Volta Region and would invest in tourism, agriculture, and industry to create jobs.

He also pledged to build modern markets, including a significant one in Aflao, to boost trade and improve the livelihoods of the people. Furthermore, he assured that the NDC would implement a homegrown fiscal consolidation program to help revive the nation’s economy.