The law is no respecter of persons-Mills

President John Evans Atta Mills assured workers of his commitment to ensuring that the peace and tranquility prevailing in the country is maintained ahead of the December polls. The president said “I am assuring you of my determination to ensure that our elections are free, fair and transparent.”

President Mills made these comments at the May Day celebrations held at the Sunyani Corronation Park in the Brong Ahafo Region on Tuesday morning. He thanked workers across the country for their contribution to the growth of the economy saying, “you have contributed in building a nation that we are proud of.”

He warned that anyone who breaches the peace of the country will be dealt with according to the laws of the country, adding “the law will be no respecter of person. It will deal with everybody alike”

According to him, workers in the country will not allow people to turn the country into a “state of anarchy,” and that there is a need to produce an atmosphere that will enable the private sector to create jobs and thrive.

He said the government is also focused on creating more jobs for the people. He explained that the manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has job creation as one of its focal points and the government will ensure that it delivers on that promise.

Touching on the procurement process, the president promised that the government will not discriminate against any Ghanaian who competes with a foreigner for any contract and that the government will provide the platform for Ghanaian businesses to blossom.

He indicated that the $3 billion Chinese loan has been procured to help reengineer the private sector, insisting that his government has managed the economy in a way that puts money in the pockets of Ghanaians.

President Mills assured the TUC that plans are far advanced to complete the labour office complex, to provide offices for organized labour. He thanked organised labour for their “maturity” and “coherence” with which they negotiated their demands with government in the interest country.**