Portugal set for Sunday"s election - VIDEO
His centre-left Socialist opponent Antonio Costa also appealed for more support.
On the campaign trail in the Portuguese capital Lisbon Costa promised to ease austerity and return more disposable income to families.
Portugal heads to the polls with a stronger economy than four years ago. But the austerity that made the country more competitive has led to a mass exodus of youthful talent that will set back the recovery regardless of who wins.