Sunyani voters re-affirm support for NPP, Kufuor

Voters in the Sunyani area have expressed preference for "a government that will bring a positive change in the lives of Ghanaians".

They have therefore called on 'positive thinking' compatriots to rally behind the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flag bearer, Mr. J.A. Kufuor, for 'total victory' in the run-off election on December 28.

Contributing to a phone-in programme on the local sky FM radio station on Thursday, the callers contended that it is time to do away with old political ideologies and forge ahead as one people for the progress of the country.

Kwabena Fosu, a storekeeper, said, "we want a government that has the welfare and the will of the people at heart, we need to look at the issues on the ground, not who are Nkrumaists or Busiasts".

He stressed the need for an effective and affordable health care system, education, employment avenues and other conditions "that will not sweep our people to foreign lands, where they labour for the development of such countries".

"This is our own country and the practice of 'if you are not with us, you cannot enjoy a part of the national cake' is archaic, and must be cast off, Genevive Ababio, a seamstress, also stressed.

Kwame Anto, a taxi driver was of the opinion that for the NRP, UGM, GCPP and the CPP to throw their weight behind the NPP, shows that the country is yearning for a change in governance.

The NPP and Mr Kufuor swept the December 7 polls in the Brong-Ahafo region, which hitherto was a stronghold of the ruling NDC.