All is set for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDCs) Campaign launch following the arrival of perhaps the party's most treasured members.
Former President Jerry Rawlings, founder of the ruling party was the first to arrived at the Cape Coast stadium in the Central region where the party is launching its campaign for the 2016 polls.
He entered the field to a cheering from the enthusiastic crowd who have converged at the venue. WATCH VIDEO below
Vice Kwesi Amissah-Arthur followed suit shortly with his wife, Matilda in tow
President John Mahama then stormed the events' grounds to officially kickstart the launch with his wife, First Lady Lordina Mahama.
The first couple were met with thunderous cheers from the supporters amidst singing and dancing from the stands of the newly constructed stadium. WATCH VIDEO below
Another known NDC activist Bukom Banku, has made an appearance at the launch
The Ghanaian boxer, earlier this year, made a song for the president but the party at a point however found some of his actions unpleasant, and stated that he was speaking for them. WATCH VIDEO below
It is clear that the 16,000 capacity Cape Coast Stadium is unable to contain the milling crowds that that have turned up for the campaign launch of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Already some of the people are collapsing in the stands. Medical personnel deployed have been attending to those taken ill.
Authorities have been forced to open the reserved VIP wings of the stadium to enable supporters take up seats there.
Some journalists who had no seats in the scorching sun were seen running to occupy seats at the VIP wings when the gates were opened.
Thousands are still outside the stadium trying to get into the stadium.
By 8am, the stadium was about half full, a testament of the party faithful to be part of the event that begins the part's march to retain power.
It appears Cape Coast is under invasion as the Central Regional capital is bustling with massive activities.
Party supporters are restricted to the stands. Organisers want to protect the beautiful greenery turf of the magnificent stadium so no human activity would take place on the turf.
Meanwhile, miniature flags of the ruling party are all over electric poles on all major streets in Cape Coast.
The theme of the launch is “Changing Lives, Transforming Ghana”, and the event will also be used to outdoor the President and his Vice as the NDC's ticket for the December 7 polls.
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