Ahead of Ghana's general election slated to hold on Saturday December 7, the Convener of '7th Republic', a forum of youths that advocate for better leadership across Afriica, Kazeem Tanimu, popularly known as TM Kazeem, has urged Ghanaians, especially its teeming youths, to cast their ballots for former President John Dramani Mahama, describing him as the candidate that has what it takes to bring desired socio-economic change the country needs.

Kazeem, also the publicist for late GMD of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, made the call in statement shared oh his X page (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.

He wrote: "As an observer, I've admired John Mahama stands out as a leader with the vision and experience to drive growth and unity.

"Ghanaians, your choice matter-vote for progress, vote John Mahama.Make Ghana great again#JM2024#GhanaDecide2024."

The general election offers opportunity for Ghanaians to elect a new president and over 270 parliamentary representatives, and present a fresh trajectory for a nation grappling with serious economic challenges.

The presidential race pits Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) against former President John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Mahama, who ruled the country from 2012 to 2016, is hoping to be re-elected into power, while Bawumia is aiming to secure another consecutive term for his party,NPP.

As the stage gets set for the crucial poll, a delegation of the West African Elders Forum(WAEF) observation mission led by former President Goodluck Jonathan, had on Wednesday, arrived in Accra, Ghana.

Describing Ghana as a model of democracy, WAEF urged Ghanaians to seek to safeguard Ghana's democratic legacy by rejecting violence, intimidation, or actions that could undermine the integrity of the electoral process.