Presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has sent a congratulatory message to former President John Dramani Mahama on the occasion of his 59th birthday.

The former President who attained a new age today November 29, 2017 earlier said he was overwhelmed by the messages.

“Woke up to lots of messages of good will and wishes of good health on my birthday. Thanks to you all, my brothers and sisters, fellow Ghanaians.

It feels like any other day though. Spent the morning in the gym, working out to keep healthy. Remember to exercise to keep healthy. Ghana needs you alive.”He stated in a facebook post

Spio-Garbrah on the other hand said:” H.E John Mahama, on the occasion of your 59th birthday, your colleague and friend, Ekwow Spio Garbrah extends his warmest greetings to you, and to say long life to you and your family. God be with you”