A group known as "Youth for John Mahama 2012" has been formed at Obuasi with the aim of amassing support for the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), President John Dramani Mahama.
"Youth for John Mahama 2012" was officially launched yesterday alongside the "Lordina Mahama Movement" another youth group determined to win more female votes for the ruling NDC.
Speaking to the press after the launch, Mr. Mohammed Suleimana, chairman of the youth for "John Mahama 2012" said the group had been motivated by the vision the president had for the youth and the nation including job creation and infrastructural development.
He said the new developments Obuasi was witnessing, especially on the town roads, suggested that the president was development oriented and therefore he should be supported to enable him to continue with his good works.
"Infrastructural development in the country, peace and stability are all shining examples that should encourage Ghanaians to vote for John Mahama to continue with the good work for nation",the chairman said.
Mr. Suleimana said the president's policy of bringing on board all political parties to share ideas towards facilitating the development of the country if he was given the mandate was a unique one. "It shows that John Mahama is a unifier, he loves unity".
The chairman added that by sponsoring Ghanaian youth to go and study medicine in Cuba showed that the president considered the health of the people as one of his major priorities. "This and many more acts of the president has motivated us to join his campaign trail" he said.
Mr. Suleiman advised the electorate to vote massively for John Mahama and the NDC, admonishing the youth to refrain from all acts of violence, to make the election peaceful.
"Ghana is our country. It belongs to us and we need to protect it from violence "he added.
The "Lordina Mahama movement has Martin Abanga as chairman.