Prof. Mills thanks Volta region for support

The Vice-President and flag bearer of the NDC, Professor John Atta Mills, on Monday expressed his gratitude to the electorate in the Volta region for their firm support for the party in the December 7, elections.

He said it demonstrates that the region is the backbone of the NDC and will be influential in helping him to win the December 28 run-off.

Speaking on Volta Star FM Radio during an unannounced visit to Ho, Prof. Mills gave the assurance that if retained in power, the NDC would tackle the road network and other projects in the region for which foundations have been laid.

He said the repair to the micro-economic dislocations in the economy has taken much time because of the enormous resources required.

He said the NDC wants the mandate of the people to enable it to address poverty, improve incomes, education, agriculture and the general performance of the economy.

Prof. Mills cautioned that if the NPP should win the run-off, it should not derail the development programme of the NDC in the Volta region in particular and the country in general, since this would be counter-productive.

He said both parties seem to have the same direction but "we have the copyright" The Vice-President said a government of the NPP would not be able to achieve anything for the country if it embarks on dismantling the achievements of the NDC. Prof. Mills reiterated his commitment to forming a government of partnership to reflect national character and to assist in enhancing good governance.

Commenting on reported attacks on Ewes in NPP strongholds, he said these were allegations and hoped that they were untrue. He urged well- meaning politicians to discourage such behaviour. As to why the Central region did not show solidarity with him, Prof. Mills replied: "only they know why."