Atta Mills in Volta Region to campaign

Story: Emmanuel
Modey, Hohoe
14/03/08
THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for Election 2008, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, has begun a three-day tour of the Volta Region as part of his nation-wide campaign.
At the Hohoe St Augustine’s School Park, Professor Mills complained about the poor road network still connecting the town, which was said to be the commercial capital of the region.
He called on the people to vote for the NDC, come December, so that it would construct the road to Nkwanta.
He wondered why Hohoe, with all its tourist attractions, would continue to be poor.
“This shall be a prime target of my government if given the mandate,” he said.
He said the Likpe hydro-electric project which had been abandoned would be reactivated.
On the depletion of trees in the forest, he called on the people to consider the use of bamboo to supplement their fuel needs.
Prof Mills noted that politics was about seeking the welfare of the people, not victimising them and amassing wealth.
On the oil find in the country, he prayed that it would be a blessing and not a curse.
He promised teachers that they would be treated well if the NDC government was voted into power.
The National Organiser of the party, Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, cautioned constituency branches to ensure that their primaries were held under a peaceful atmosphere.
“We should be seen to be electing people who we feel can help lead the party to success in the elections,” he said.
The NDC flag bearer was expected to address a mammoth rally in Ho yesterday.