An aspiring presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor John Evans Atta Mills has expressed optimism that the party would make a stronger showing in the 2004 elections.
He said the NDC has realised the mistakes it made to lose the 2000 elections and gave the assurance that they would not be repeated, if he is given the mandate to lead the party. Prof. Mills was speaking at Bawku when he met Upper East regional and constituency executives and supporters of the party as part of his campaign tour. He said he has the ability to lead the party because of the privilege of serving as the vice president.
He said Former President Jerry Rawlings undoubtedly did something good for the country and "Ghanaians only have to thank him and continue from where he left off". Prof. Mills admitted that the task ahead of the party is enormous and called on all supporters to strive to put the NDC in good stead to enable it recapture power. He promised to unite the party more than before adding that, "I will bring back into our fold even those who are currently moving about tarnishing my image."
During an open forum, the Chairman of Bawku Central Constituency, Alhaji Y. Saana advised both Prof. Mills and his contender, Dr Kwesi Botchwey to campaign in a mature manner to avoid problems for the party after the congress. Prof. Mills and his team earlier paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II.
An aspiring presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor John Evans Atta Mills has expressed optimism that the party would make a stronger showing in the 2004 elections.
He said the NDC has realised the mistakes it made to lose the 2000 elections and gave the assurance that they would not be repeated, if he is given the mandate to lead the party. Prof. Mills was speaking at Bawku when he met Upper East regional and constituency executives and supporters of the party as part of his campaign tour. He said he has the ability to lead the party because of the privilege of serving as the vice president.
He said Former President Jerry Rawlings undoubtedly did something good for the country and "Ghanaians only have to thank him and continue from where he left off". Prof. Mills admitted that the task ahead of the party is enormous and called on all supporters to strive to put the NDC in good stead to enable it recapture power. He promised to unite the party more than before adding that, "I will bring back into our fold even those who are currently moving about tarnishing my image."
During an open forum, the Chairman of Bawku Central Constituency, Alhaji Y. Saana advised both Prof. Mills and his contender, Dr Kwesi Botchwey to campaign in a mature manner to avoid problems for the party after the congress. Prof. Mills and his team earlier paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Bawku Traditional Area, Asigri Abugrago Azoka II.
