NDC supporters defy downpour to welcome Mills

Asasetre (W/R), June 25, GNA - Large crowd of people in the Ellembelle Constituency in the Western Region, on Tuesday defied a downpour to welcome Professor John Evans Atta-Mills, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Nkroful, Essiama, Apatiem, Ainyinasie and Asasetre.

Professor Mills, who is on his third phase of campaign tour of the Region, was accompanied by members of the party's campaign team, national and Regional executives.

Professor Mills told the people that the NDC government when voted into power would use proceeds from the oil find to develop the country. He promised that NDC government would tar the six-kilometre road from Teleku-Bokazo-Asasetre that had become deplorable.

Professor Mills said the NDC would revive the Essiama Oil Mills factory to create jobs for the youth in the area as well as established a rice industry in the area to increase production.

Madam Ama Benyewa Doe, National Women Organizer of the party, also pledged that said the NDC would tackle the developmental needs of the Nzema area when voted back into office.

Mr Lee Ocran, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro urged the people not to sell their votes, but rather vote wisely to a candidate of their choice come December.

The chief of Asasetre, Nana Kaku Kpanyinli IV, appealed to Professor Mills and the party to deliver on their promises should Ghanaians decide to give them the mandate.

Other people with Professor Mills were Mr Mahama Ayariga, MP for Bawku Central and Dr. Sekou Nkrumah, son of the late Dr Kwame Nkrumah, first President of Ghana.