General News of Sunday, 11 September 2016Source: 3news.comMahama’s promises not for electoral gains – Spio-GarbrahPresident John Dramani Mahama addressing a gathering during a campaign tour. The National Democratic Congress says the promises being made by its flag-bearer, President John Mahama, at his 2016 campaign tours of the country are not for electoral gains. Trade and Industry Minister, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, who said this justified that the numerous campaign promises of President Mahama are about democracy and governance. When asked whether it’s because of the upcoming elections that President Mahama is going round making promises, the one-time NDC presidential hopeful responded negatively, saying, “No it’s because of elections”. Mr Spio-Garbrah told our correspondent that as a government, whichever community they go, they listen to the needs of the people, which he explained vary.

Source: GhanaWeb September 10, 2016 17:37 UTC