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17.01.2008 NDC

Goodwill Messages From Political Parties - NDC

17.01.2008 LISTEN
By Daily Graphic

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, has called on Ghanaians to support the Black Stars with thier body, soul and spirit to enable the national team annex the trophy.

In a special message through the Daily Graphic, Prof Mills who described himself as the chief supporter of the Black Stars said that the sky must be the limit and was wishing the Black Stars all the very best of luck.

He said that as the 26th edition of the Cup of Nations kicked off, his head and heart were with the Black Stars.
He said that football was all about goals and it was his fervent prayer for the Black Stars to move away from creating and missing chances, to the point where they created and scored.

He said just as he was passionate about it, “when I watch the national teams, Hearts of Oak, and Manchester United, I know that fellow Ghanaians are also passionate about the game of football and will be stretching every sinew in support of the Stars”.

He said that John Mensah and his colleagues were going to be on the field hearing millions of Ghanaian voices in their ears and they must know that that would be happening out of no other prompting than love for one's nation.

“Nobody can feel the heat more than the players and I am sure they are very much aware of the daunting task ahead and will do all it takes not to disappoint Ghanaians,” he stated.

He said that as one-time Chairman of the Black Stars Management Team during some of the trying moments of this nation, he knew what the likes of Kwesi Nyantekyi were going through, especially as we were hosting the tournament.

“Talking about my days as Chairman of the Black Stars Management Team, I cannot forget about the sacrifices that the likes of Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah and Edward Ansah made for mother Ghana”, he said.

He said he could not also forget about the contribution of the late Alhaji Maikano in being a rallying point for the players.

“I ask of our media men to act as professionals and discharge their duties devoid of sectarian interests and unnecessary emotions,” he added.

The Ghanaian in them will be rooting for the Black Stars but that should not take away from the fact that they are professionals whose professional competence must not be sacrificed, no matter how enticing the temptation is.

He said that some key media friends of his had complained about accreditation and he had also heard that there were hitches as regards the availability of tickets.

“I am trusting that before Sunday, Dr Kofi Amoah, Mr Magnus Rex Danquah and the LOC will hem in all the loose ends for us to begin the tournament on a united and acceptable note,” he stated. The sky must be the limit and I wish the Black Stars all the best.

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