The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling on Ghanaians to rally behind President John Mahama for a successful new year.

A statement signed by the party's General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia underscored the need for Ghanaians to support the president as "he strives to pursue the Better Ghana Agenda towards a secured future for the nation".

General Mosquito as he is popularly called also urged Ghanaians to be selflessness, discipline and commitment towards the attainment of the nation’s socio-economic and political aspirations.

Below is the full statement

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) extends its warmest greetings and best wishes to the people of Ghana and abroad as we enter the New Year, 2015.

The year 2014 offered us God’s blessings and unmerited favour although the nation encountered some socio-economic challenges. The year 2015 promises hope, encouragement and desire to lift the nation unto a new era of prosperity and success.

We urge the nation to embrace the 2015 with selflessness, discipline and commitment towards the attainment of the nation’s socio-economic and political aspirations. Let us remind ourselves of our resolve to work hard to collectively make out nation great and strong. We should be motivated by sacrifices and toil that motivated founders of the nation in their attempt to lay the foundation for building a better future for the nation.

The NDC encourages the nation to rally behind the President, John Dramani Mahama as he strives to pursue the Better Ghana Agenda towards a secured future for the nation.

The NDC wishes Ghana and the world a Happy New Year and a Prosperous future.

Signed: 31/12/204

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary.