John Mahama to tour Eastern Region

Koforidua, Aug. 20, GNA - Mr John Mahama, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Running mate in Election 2008 would begin a four-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region from Friday, August 22. He would visit Lower Manya, Yilo and Upper Manya constituencies.

Mr Julius Debrah, Eastern Regional Chairman of NDC, announced this at a press conference in Koforidua on Wednesday.

He said it would be Mr Mahama's first visit to the Region since his nomination as the NDC Running mate.

Mr Debrah said Mr Mahama would attend the final funeral rites of Osabarima Nana Otu Pabi IV, Akuapem Guan Adontenhene and Mamponghene at Akuapem-Mampong on Friday and address rallies in Asuogyaman Constituency.

He explained that Mr Mahama's visit would be a curtain raiser for Professor John Evans Atta-Mills, the Party's flag bearer to tour the Region later in the year.