Many ardent NDC members have never forgiven him for forming his own NRP which made the NDC lose that election which brought President J.A. Former President Mahama says he is seeking a second shot at the presidency because he believes he owes a duty to God and the country to do so. 94 MPsThe former president enjoys the support of a large number of NDC members and it would be a shocker if he is not able to win the position for 2020. Recently, 94 out of 106 or so NDC MPs declared their support for the former president sparking heated debate in the party. Also, MP for Yunyoo in the Northern Region, Joseph Bipoba Naabu, who clearly does not like former President Mahama, said the MPs were ‘blackmailed’ into making an endorsement.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 25, 2018 10:52 UTC