NDC ends campaign with another 3-days fasting and prayers

With barely five days to the 2020 general election, all political parties are wrapping up their campaign tours.

But the opposition  National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will end with three-day fasting and prayers as it seeks divine intervention in the affairs of men.

The prayer session themed “The final onslaught”  will begin on Friday, December 4, and climaxed with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 5.

“This period of Prayer, Fasting, and Thanksgiving will be climaxed by the offer of Special Service on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020, by the Muslim and Christian Community respectively” part of the statement read.

This is the second time the NDC will be holding a prayer session prior to the 2020 general elections.

Earlier in November, the party announced a 3-day fasting and prayers. 

“The party deems it necessary to invite Ghanaians to join us in praying and interceding for the peace and stability of Ghana as our dear nation gears up for a crucial election” a statement signed by its National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo read.

Since 2000 Ghanaian politicians have always appealed to the divine during elections.

For instance, in 2000 candidate Kufour heavily relied on Cindy Thompson’s “Awurade Kasa,” courting the belief that God rules in the affairs of men.

In 2008, candidate Mills was largely portrayed as an uncompromising Christian. He won the elections.

After a failed attempt to win the 2008 elections, Nana Akufo-Addo turned to the biblical scripture ‘2 Chronicles 20:15’ – the battle is the Lord’s to rally support for his presidential ambitions in 2012.

He lost the battle to NDC’s John Mahama.