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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has paid glowing tribute to late Adams Mahama, to mark his first anniversary.

Today marks a year since the passing of the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the NPP, Alhaji Adams Mahama.

In a statement in memory of the late Regional Chairman, Akufo Addo said "It was a day the NPP lost a true blue party man, and a noble adherent of its principles and values. It is not often that the party takes someone to its collective heart so wholeheartedly, but the late Adams Mahama managed to charm most people in the party. Adams was passionate about Ghana. He was convinced that the NPP will capture power in 2016 in order to improve the lives of the people of Ghana. It is up to us to make sure that Adams did not die in vain."

He added: "The way in which we will not let his death be in vain is to rededicate ourselves to the struggle ahead, that is the struggle to redeem our country and return her to the path of progress and prosperity. When we have done this and put the smiles back on the faces of all the poor and needy people that Adams took care of, only then would we have truly 'avenged' his death."

According to Nana Addo, the process of seeking justice is still ongoing in the courts; and so the family of the late Regional Chairman must "continue to trust the judicial system to bring a just resolution to the matter."

"On this day, and on behalf of the entire membership of the NPP, we pledge to continue to work to keep the Adams’ flame alight. To his widow, children, and family, we pray for Allah’s continued strength for them. May the Almighty Allah continue to bless Adams Mahama and grant him eternal rest."