The 13 trust of Nana Akufo-Addo

Accra, Aug. 28, GNA - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a presidential aspirant of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday declared his "13-Trust" for his presidency if he should lead the party to win the 2008 elections.

He said: "I believe in leading by example. I believe in the cohesive richness and the manifest destiny of this great nation's diversity. I believe in the can-do spirit of our people. I believe in Ghana.

Nana Akufo-Addo was speaking at a well-attended news conference in Accra to launch his bid to be the NPP's flag bearer for the 2008 elections.

The Special National Delegates Congress of the NPP is slated for December 22, this year during which over 2000 delegates would select a flag bear from about 17 presidential aspirants to lead the party. "I believe in hard work, in service to nation. I believe we can defeat mediocrity. We are a peace-loving people, who are among the best people on this planet.

"I believe in the Constitution and the indigenous democratic heritage of Ghana. I believe in the rule of law and justice for all, regardless of status. I believe in rewarding those who play by the rules, and giving credit to high achievers.

"I believe in freedom, and a sense of national responsibility. I believe in competition. But, I also believe in the economic empowerment of the Ghanaian as a deliberate policy of government.

"I believe in equal opportunity and in a fair deal for everyone. I believe in caring for the vulnerable, in a society that respects everyone. I believe in the Ghanaian, as a leading citizen of an integrated, united Africa. And most of all, I believe in God." "I believe that if Government focuses on what it is elected to do, providing leadership and good public services, the Ghanaian would be free to go about his or her lawful business".

"I do not believe in taking power away from people. Let me end by stressing that I have every confidence in the integrity and wisdom of the delegates to my Party's Congress. Come December 22nd 2007, the delegates will vote 'one touch' for the candidate who can win the presidential election in December 2008".

"They will choose one who will be able to lead and take Ghana to the next level of her development - a self-reliant, independent, free, prosperous Ghana, which will be able to make her own unique contribution to the growth and development of Africa and the world" he stated. 28 Aug 07