I am a man of peace and not violent-Sofo Azorka declares

The acting Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern

region Sofo Azorka says, he is a man of peace and unity and not violent as

members of the opposition describes him. He says he and his group respects the

rule of law and human rights and does not see why some people should describe

them as violent.

He said, ‘’ Azorka and his boys always preach peace and unity which we believe

is a sine qua non to national development’’ so why do people describe us as

violent? I really don’t understand. Alhaji Azorka said.

Speaking to Gold News at the final funeral rites of the late Northern Regional

Chairman of The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Alhaji Sumani In Tamale in

Northern region, Chief Azorka as he is affectionately called said, ‘’it’s

important to unite our selves, be peaceful and patient and help each other to

make this region one of the best, I have now realised that with Unity we can

move the country forward’’ Azorka stated.

When asked if he and his group are notorious Chief Azorka noted that, ‘’my group

is not a notorious one, NDC can’t say we are notorious but if you are working

hard for your party the opposition gives you a bad name’’ Azorka said.

Azorka said, he has learnt a lot of political lessons from the demised Chairman

and should the party hierarchy confirm him as the chairman of the party in the

region he will work hard to ensure that the NDC wins all 26 parliamentary seats

in the 2012 general elections.

He urged the members of the NDC to unite for the benefit of the party and the

nation.

Azorka described the late Sumani as hardworking, dedicated and committed to the

party whom he as the vice chairs had learnt enough to hold the fort.

Story by: Samuel Ablordeppey

samuelablordepey@yahoo.com