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07.09.2009 Politics

Bear With Government – President Mills

By Daily Graphic
Bear With Government  President Mills
07.09.2009 LISTEN

His Excellency John Atta Mills in a tete-atete with the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, with him are the chief of staff, Henry Martey Newman and the Central Regional Minister, Hon Ama Benyiwa-Doe

The President, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, joined the people of Oguaa Traditional Area to celebrate their annual 'Fetu Afahye' last Saturday and asked Ghanaians to bear with the government as it takes measures to fix the economy

Addressing the durbar of chiefs and people to climax the annual festivities in Cape Coast in the Central Region, President Mills said the previous government spent eight years in office but his administration has been in office for only eight months of its four-year mandate.

He said the period so far spent in office by his administration is too short to be used as a yardstick to measure the performance of the government.

Giving the assurance that the government will not renege on its promises and responsibilities to deliver on its campaign promises and party manifesto, President Mills said what the government needs is patience and the support of the people to take the necessary steps to solve the economic problems confronting the country.

Prof. Mills also called on the people to be patient, stand by the truth at all times and rely on their time-tested wisdom and intelligence to discern the truth from falsehood.

He called on the people of the Region to unite for the region to reclaim its past glory and image.

The President described this year's celebration as peaceful and warm, an indication that the people cherish peace and development.

He said steps are being taken to restore the Fosu Lagoon, rehabilitate the bridge across it and complete the new stadium to befit the status of the metropolis where football began in the country. Additionally, he said efforts will also be made to reconstruct the Kotokuraba Market.

Earlier in his welcoming address, the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, said the visit of United States President Barack Obama to Cape Coast have positioned the municipality on the international scene as a tourists and investment destination.

He advised the people to take advantage of the visit and help to improve the tourism industry and the general outlook of the town.

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