NDC propaganda machinery should go on the offensive - DCE

Nyinahin (Ash), March 29, GNA - Mr Francis Asante-Mensah, District Chief Executive for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, has asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put the party's propaganda machinery at all levels on the offensive to counter the machinations of the opposition.

He said the time has come for all activists and members of the party to adopt a more aggressive posture to defend government's policies and programmes against attacks and misinformation.

Mr Asante-Mensah was addressing separate NDC constituency conferences of Atwima-Mponua and Atwima-Nwabiagya at Nyinahin and Nkawie respectively. He said he was unhappy with what he saw as the unbridled use of some FM radio stations by NDC's opponents to incite hatred and anger against the government.

The District Chief Executive said it should be the responsibility of all members of the party to make use of the radio phone-in programmes to fight that unhealthy situation.

Mr Baba Gariba, Ashanti Regional Treasurer of NDC, expressed confidence that the party would win the 2000 elections by a much wider vote margin than it did in 1996.

He urged the members to show seriousness towards the voters' revision exercise by ensuring that all qualified voters are registered. Mr Peter Yaw Mensah, Atwima District Chief Executive, told the delegates to ensure that all structures of the party are functional and go on house-to-house political education campaign to win more supporters to enable the party win the elections.

The delegates from the two constituencies in separate resolutions, expressed support for Vice President Professor John Evans Atta Mills as the NDC's presidential candidate for the 2000 elections.