Speaking to JoyNews' Paa Kwesi Schandorf ahead of the contest, he stated that the two other contenders, Dr Kwabena Duffuor and Kojo Bonsu should back off and allow Mahama to contest unopposed. This he said will better the chances of the NDC in rescuing power from the ruling New Patriotic Party.
Today in History: I won’t campaign for NDC again - Bukom Banku As part of the fallouts of the 2016 general elections, Ghanaian Boxer, Briamah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku announced his plans to quit active politics. Reasons he gave revolved around the fact that he had attained celebrity status, as a result, he wields an enormous influence thus taking sides in politics would be detrimental to his brand. Braimah Kamaoko noted that some people developed hatred towards him because of the active role he played in the campaign of former President Mahama and the NDC prior to the 2016 general elections hence his decision to quit partisan politics.