VOTE NDC FOR DEVELOPMENT — MILLS (PAGE 15)

THE flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor J.E. Atta Mills, has called on the people of the Central Region to vote for him to lead the country into economic prosperity and development.
Professor Mills further asked them to vote for him because he is a God-fearing person who would serve them with truth and humility.
Addressing the Central Regional House of Chiefs in Cape Coast, Professor Mills also appealed to supporters of the party to eschew acts that could lead to violence before, during and after the elections.
He challenged the other parties to ensure a free, fair and peaceful elections.
He said the current economic hardships facing the people needed a person who was capable of developing sound policies.
He said by his experience, he was better placed to serve the people and create the enabling environment for job creation, wealth and real growth.
Professor Mills who was accompanied by the Regional Chairman of the party, Mr S.V. Akyianu, said when he becomes President, he would not discriminate against any section of the populace.
He said the Central Region had lagged behind in terms of industrial development, and that his government would tackle the problem when it was voted into power.
He said his government would set up a buffer stock management agency to buy and store excess food items for the lean season.
He also debunked claims that the former President said chiefs in the region were bribed to vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He explained that ex-President Rawlings rather blamed some of the NDC’s polling agents for contributing to the party’s defeat.
Earlier, the President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, and the Omanhen of the Eguafo Traditional Area, Nana Kwamena Ansah VI, described the forthcoming election as vital for democracy in the country.
He called on the contesting candidates to address how they would solve the myriad of challenges which the country faced, and that chiefs would continue to open their doors to all political parties.