Politics has absolutely no bearing on what happens when these things occur and how the government responds. Togbe, I want the people here, starting with you and the elders, to understand that when something like this happens and the government acts, the government is acting for Ghanaians, all Ghanaians. When I took the oath of office as president, I took the oath as president for every single person in Ghana, all Ghanaians, all districts, and whether they voted for me or not.

“I came here because it is my job to try and assist Ghanaians who are struggling and suffering. Since you don’t vote for me, if it’s a matter of counting who votes for me and who doesn’t, then I shouldn’t be here. But I’m not worried about it. In any case, you will vote for me and my party one day.

Thus, he emphasized, “Togbe, I came here this afternoon to convey my sympathies with all the residents of Mepe and the devastated districts.

He claims that despite receiving enough votes from the area, he is still there to show his support for them as the nation’s leader.

He consequently pleaded upon Ghanaians to stop

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