The largest opposition Party in Ghana the National Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared nationwide fasting and prayer on the theme “the final onslaught”
In a statement issued under the signature of the national chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo stated that “leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) announces to the General Public, a nationwide declaration of PRAYER, FASTING, AND THANKSGIVING from Thursday 3rd December to Saturday 5th December 2020 to God Almighty for His Goodness and Mercies towards the December 7 General Elections and the last month to the end of the very engaging year 2020.
The statement explained that “this follows the earlier call on and declaration of Prayer and Fasting period by the Christian Community and a Special Prayer by the Muslim Community in Ghana in October.
Knowing very well that God’s Divine Intervention manifests in the affairs of mankind and as we inch towards a very crucial and concluding stage of the electioneering process, it is imperative that as a Party, we call once again for God’s intervention to buttress our hard work and determination to secure a resounding victory in the December 7 General Elections, to the Glory of God Almighty”.
“This period of Prayer, Fasting, and Thanksgiving will be climaxed by the offer of Special Service on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, 2020, by the Muslim and Christian Community respectively. Furthermore, the Party respectfully urges and encourages all Members and Sympathizers to seek God Almighty’s Divine intervention, Favour and Blessings to grant the NDC Victory in the General Elections in few days to come, as well as to divinely expose all the machinations of our opponents.”
Ghana will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Dec. 7 to elect a president and 275 legislators. Early voting by security personnel and Media took place Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
In all, 12 candidates including an independent Candidate have been approved by the EC to contest in the presidential election.
The presidential contest is mainly between the incumbent President and New Patriotic Party candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former President and National Democratic Congress’ John Dramani Mahama.
This is the third time the two political opponents will be contesting the presidential election.
Mahama won in 2012, while Akufo-Addo defeated him in the 2016 polls.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
