Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to support one another in the face of the current economic challenges, highlighting the need for compassion and solidarity during these difficult times.

Speaking as the Special Guest of Honor at the 31st Biennial General Council meeting of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, held at the CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) in Navrongo, Upper East Region, Mahama emphasized the depth of the economic crisis affecting the nation.

As a member of the Assemblies of God Church, Mahama acknowledged the growing hardships many Ghanaians are enduring. He pointed to recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service, which has highlighted a troubling rise in multidimensional poverty across the country.

"We’ve seen an increase in multidimensional poverty from the Ghana Statistical Service’s recent statistics. It says that 8 million of our people in 2023 went one day without food because they couldn’t afford it. It means that people are hungrier, and the hardship is real," Mahama said.

He urged the public to embrace a spirit of compassion, especially in these trying times. "This is the time for us to show compassion to each other because, in times of poverty, we must be our fellow’s keepers," he advised.

Mahama’s call comes at a moment when many Ghanaians are grappling with rising inflation, unemployment, and the high cost of living.

The former president stressed that these challenges require a collective effort, urging those who are more fortunate to extend help to the less privileged in society.