KUSASI YOUTH ASSOCIATION COMMENDS PRESIDENT MILLS (PAGE 13)

THE Kusasi Youth Association (KYA) has commended President Atta Mills for the wisdom and humility he has exhibited since his assumption of office.
“Your humility in victory is legendary; yours clearly demonstrates that gaining political power is for service and not for glory. We appreciate your desire that the NDC government will be a government for all and we note your commitment that the poor and most vulnerable will enjoy some relief during your tenure,” the association stated.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of the association, Mr E.A. Abanga, and issued to the press in Tamale, the association also commended Prof. Mills for demonstrating to Ghanaians that one could win an election without promoting violence, intimidation and mudslinging.
It further observed that despite the obstacles he faced in his campaign, the President remained gentle and focused on one thing: To win and bring hope and prosperity to the under-privileged people of Ghana.
“Your overwhelming victory in eight out of the 10 regions of Ghana is testimony that you have a clear and clean mandate from the people, for which reason we must congratulate you,” the statement added.
It explained that the association comprised the youth of Kusaug from the Bawku Traditional Area that covers Bawku West, Zebilla, Binduri, Bawku Central, Pusiga and Garu-Tempane.
It also expressed appreciation to the President for nominating capable persons from the Upper East Region to serve in his government.
On the protracted conflict in Bawku, the statement noted that there were still some elements in the area who were bent on disturbing the peace and subjecting the people to unnecessary suffering.
“We believe strongly that for you the rule of law is not a cliché but a necessary tool for peace and development; we know you will not hesitate to apply the rule of law swiftly and justly in Bawku,” the association noted.
It also urged President Mills not to be distracted by those calling on the government to go strictly by the tenets of its manifesto because “manifestos are intentions and should not constrain governments when events render such intentions impotent”.