Asuboa citizens threaten to boycott Election 2008

Asuboa-Ashanti, June 26, GNA - Citizens of Asuboa near Asankare in Asante Akim South District have threatened to boycott Election 2008 for alleged neglect by government.

They contended that governments were elected to address developmental problems of the people but they had been denied development projects over the years.

They expressed the sentiments at a National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) durbar to educate them on political tolerance at Asuboa.

Nana Adarkwa-Yiadom, Aseneahene of Asuboa expressed concern about the deplorable condition of the three-kilometre Asankare-Asuboa road which drivers charged 60GP.

He said road had been on tender for the past three years after publications in the media but had still not been awarded on contract. Mr Stephen Aburam Asamoah, Asante Akim South District Director of NCCE appealed to them to exercise their franchise during the elections because it was their civic responsibility.

He stressed the need for political tolerance as the key to the success of democracy because it enhanced national unity, stability and development.

Mr Asamoah explained that political tolerance encouraged people belonging to different political parties to live without fear of intimidation, conflict and physical violence.