The National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for his election as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
A statement signed by Alhaji Yussif Captain, National Coordinator of the caucus and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Sunday said: “The zongo caucus congratulates you for your election as the President of Ghana."
"Your re-sounding victory in the Presidential election demonstrates the confidence re-posed in your able leadership, rest assured that the zongo caucus will forever remain loyal and faithful and are solidly behind you at all times."
The statement also congratulated the three independent parliamentary candidates, especially Mr Azong for their election to the legislative arm of government.
It called on Ghanaians, religious leaders, traditional authorities, civil society organizations; Christian based organisations, the National Peace Council and other stakeholders to counsel Nana Addo Dankwa Akofu-Addo, the defeated New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate.
The statement also wished President Mahama well in all his endeavours, adding: "Accept our best wishes for your good health and personal well-being for a successful tenure as President of the Republic of Ghana."
It thank Ghanaians for their cooperation with the security service in maintaining peace and before, during and after the election and appealed to religious bodies to continue to pray for the country.