According to him, this is because the late Dzifa Attivor, who played a significant role in the NDC, will intercede with God for the party’s victory.

At the final funeral rites of the former Transport Minister on Saturday, Mr Mahama spoke of how instrumental Dzifa Attivor was during an election period and also shared the assurance given to him by the late Minister to support the NDC in the next elections.

“She was one of those in charge of Volta diaspora and so anytime we were going to hold elections, Dzifa traveled across the length and breadth of this country organizing all Voltarians in other regions to activate them to vote for the NDC.

“I visited her several times at home and she assured me she will get well. I told her, Dzifa we have a battle ahead. You cannot abandon us now. And she said ‘Mr President, I will be there. I will be in the trenches with you.’ The last time I visited her was a week before she died. She was looking frail. We sat and said a prayer that God should heal her and let her come back and join us in the battle ahead.”

He, therefore, said “even though she is gone, I know her spirit will be with us in 2024. Now that she is in heaven, she will have direct contact with God and intercede on behalf of the NDC to be victorious in 2024.”

Also addressing the mourners, the National Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, noted that the late Dzifa Attivor, who was the Chairperson of the party’s Welfare Committee, showed love to all irrespective of their party affiliations.

In attendance were Speaker Alban Bagbin, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, NDC General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Clemence Kofi Humado, Peter Nortsu Koteo, Peter Otokunor, party faithful and sympathizers.

Mrs. Attivor died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 16, after a short illness. She is said to have been visiting the hospital for treatment for a period, before her demise.

The forecourt of the State House was wrapped in red and black as the mortal remains was laid in state on Thursday for filing past and reading of tributes.

Former President John Mahama, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu- Ampofo and NDC 2020 Running Mate Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang were among those who mourned with the family.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin also led a delegation including Minority Leader; Haruna Iddrisu, Buem MP; Kofi Adams, Keta South MP; Dzifa Gomashie.

Former Finance Minister; Dr Kwabena Duffuor, representatives from the Transport Ministry as well as other top officials and Ghanaians from far and near were also present.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart passed on on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, aged 65.

Family sources said she passed on at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after a short illness.

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As a Transport Minister, she served under the erstwhile Mahama administration but resigned in December 2015, due to controversy surrounding a contract for re-branding of the Metro Mass Buses.

Preceding the burial, Mrs Attivor will be laid at the Forecourt of the State for filing past on Thursday, February 17.

She will again be laid on Friday, February 18 in the Shalom Chapel at Abutia Teti in the Volta Region.

A burial service will then be held on February 19 in her honour at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church at Abutia, followed immediately by a private interment.

A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, February 20, at the Evangelical Presby Church and Shalmom Chapel.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) stalwart passed on on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, aged 65.

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Family sources said she passed on at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after a short illness.

As a Transport Minister, she served under the erstwhile Mahama administration but resigned in December 2015, due to controversy surrounding a contract for re-branding of the Metro Mass Busses.

She was survived by three children.

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The National Democratic Congress stalwart passed on on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, aged 65.

Family sources said she passed on at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after a short illness.

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The former Minister resigned as Transportation Minister in December 2015, due to controversy surrounding a contract for re-branding of the Metro Mass Busses.

Madam Attivor was reported to have expressed fears of being jailed should the New Patriotic Party win the 2016 general election, though she had resigned.

According to him, Madam Attivor was his special one.

Family sources have revealed that the former minister passed on at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, after a short illness.

The former Minister for Transport was 65.

Reacting to the news of her demise on his Facebook page, Mr Ofosu Ampofo said it was a big blow to the NDC.

He acknowledged the deceased was one of the finest and hardworking persons in the party, adding their hearts have been broken.

Madam Attivor was one of the leading members of the NDC in the Volta Region.

The politician and businesswoman was appointed Minister for Transport in 2013 by President John Mahama after he won the 2012 elections.

Meanwhile, social media has been awash with tributes in her honour.

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