Chiefs from Akwamu, Anum and Boso of the Akwamu Traditional Council in the Asuogyaman constituency of the Eastern region assured President John Mahama of victory in the upcoming presidential elections.
According to acting President of the Council, Osuogyasonu Yaw Boadu I, considering the number of developments they have witnessed, there was no doubt that President Mahama must be given a second term but they would still go ahead to offer spiritual support.
To ensure this second term comes to a fruition, he explained, his council will soon perform sacred rituals for the image of President Mahama's main contender, presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to disappear from the ballot paper on December 7.
Speaking at a mini rally at Akosombo as part of President Mahama's campaign tour of the Eastern Region, the traditional leader said, “we the chiefs have a ritual we perform every 40 days. Anyone who is familiar with our customs will know that it’s called ‘Adae’. During this ritual, what we do in the stool house and at the palace is to take stock of the good things happening in the nation and ask the nation to continue.
“We then find a way of remedying the bad ones. And so Akwamuman, Anumman, Bosoman and the entire Asuogyaman say JM ‘Toasoâ€.
“In conclusion, it’s sad that Asuogyaman constituency cannot boast of even one minister or a deputy. We are pleading with JM and assuring him that as we visit our black room for the sacred ritual, we are going to pour libation to delete the picture of the NPP flagbearer from the ballot paper so come December those who decide to vote for him do not even find him. The only image they will see will be that of John Mahama", he said to an applause from the crowd.
He also asked the president to ensure their compensation for the construction of the Akosombo dam is released to them.