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Mahama arrives in Tamale, calls on Kpenbewura [Photos]
When he arrived in Tamale, he went to the palace of the newly enskinned Kpenbewura's to pay a courtesy call on him.
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Hundreds of supporters welcomed the president with chants in Salaga.
The campaign tour comes at a time when some residents led by opposition political parties have taken to the streets in protest over harsh living conditions.
Police in the region have officially written to them to suspend the demonstration due to the president’s visit.
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But Saaka Alhassan, the spokesperson for the Northern Regional Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has told Pulse.com.gh that it is too late to call off the protest.
Read more: Mahama campaigns in Northern Region
The protesters, including, traders, market women, artisans, say they are unhappy with the rising cost of living in the region.
They cite the high electricity bills as one of their major headaches in the region and want the government to quickly reduce the price of electricity.
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Their concerns notwithstanding, the NDC is touting what it says to be its major achievements in the Northern Region.
He will address a rally at the Salaga township where the Parliamentary candidate will be introduced.
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