Goodwill Messages From Political Parties - CPP

The Convention People's Party (CPP) Flag bearer, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, has said that all Ghanaians must be proud at this time as the country is about to host Africa's premier soccer event — the Cup of Africa Nations Tournament.

He said soccer was the passion of the nation as evidenced by the tremendous attention paid by all Ghanaians when the Black Stars engaged in competitions.

In recent times, he said that the Black Stars had made the whole nation proud by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time and then performing very well.

“Hosting international events is a mark of arrival on the world stage. As such, the hosting of this important sporting event says to the world that “we are worthy of attention!” he stated.

He said this required that “we perform very well as hosts — all Ghanaians — so that the world can go away with positive memories about us, our attitude and our hospitality”.
He said it would serve our collective interest very well if Ghanaians were even more disciplined and friendly than we usually were.

“We must keep our neighbourhoods clean, our streets free of litter and refrain from unhygienic conduct”, he stated stressing that everyone with responsibility to meet and greet visitors, provide service of any type or serve in any official capacity must work with great efficiency.

He took the opportunity to congratulate the Local Organising Committee led by Dr Kofi Amoah on credible job done so far.

“Now the entire country must stand shoulder to shoulder with the LOC and others to fill any gaps left, so that Ghana can perform well,” he said.

“All of us must give the Black Stars our maximum support so that they can shine for Ghana, he said, adding, “There is victory for Ghana! Go Black Stars Go, Forward Ever!”
The National Women's Organiser of the CPP, Hajia Hamdatu Haruna, said there must be no security lapses whatsoever, especially with the removal of the Sector Minister, Mr Francis Poku, from his post this week.

She said Ghana 2008 must be so well organised that visitors would feel proud and compelled to come back to Ghana again and again.

The General Secretary of the party, Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, was happy to note that the Black Stars' song, currently enjoying airtime, had the CPP slogan “forward ever” in it.

He said the tournament was a national affair and support must, therefore, be national in character.