Brace Yourselves Up For Hard Times - Jake

Minister of Information and Presidential Affairs, Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey has urged Ghanaians to brace up for hard times in the event of war in the Gulf. War has become imminent following US President George Bush's 48-hour ultimatum to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to quit his country or face war.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Information and Presidential Affairs, the Minister said this when he was addressing a New Patriotic Party (NPP) forum in Tamale.

He said war in the gulf was bound to affect crude oil prices, investment, donor support and tourism globally. Mr Obestebi-Lamptey therefore, called on Ghanaians "to understand the tough situation if it does arise and support government".

He said the government was on course in its goal of delivering positive change to the people, adding that the government had chalked gains as far as the macro economic growth was concerned.