NDC on the offensive in Ashanti

Kumasi (Ashanti), 15 Feb. '99 -

The executive committee of the Asokwa-East constituency of the NDC has drawn up a campaign programme to win more members. Alhaji Ahmed Musah, Member of Parliament for the area, said under the programme, "more aggressive but diplomatic strategies" would be employed to canvass for more supporters in the 141 branches and 14 Wards of the constituency. The MP announced this at a forum held by the Asokwa- East Constituency executives in Kumasi saturday to map out effective and practical ways of implementing their programmes. He stressed that the mission of the early campaign programme is to guarantee the NDC's leadership role in the constituency while ensuring a firm grip on the constituency in next year's elections. Alhaji Musah said that though the strength of the NDC in the constituency is very solid and unshakeable, "it is still imperative for members to work harder than before to maintain their lead in all elections. Alhaji Bawa Tanko, the Asokwa- East NDC Constituency Chairman, advised people who join the NDC not to perceive it as an avenue to secure jobs or make money but should rather contribute to its development. "The party depends on the sacrifices and contributions of its members to carry out its activities", he stressed. The Constituency Chairman however advised the unemployed youth in the party to take advantage of the numerous support packages the Government has offered to become self- employed.