THE Dagbon Students Association (DASA) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has appealed to Ghanaians to rally behind the new government to accelerate the pace of development in the country as the elections are now over.
“We recognise that in democracy, there will be divergent and dissenting views, and we know, your Excellency, will live up to your undertaking to be a President for all Ghanaians,” the association indicated.
According to the President of the association, Yakubu Ibrahim Mahmi Ibash, even though the challenges ahead were enormous which require commitment, discipline and dedication, “we are in no doubt that you have what it takes to confront the challenges to usher in prosperity and well-being for all.”
He said while the government was getting settled to start actual business, the association hoped that it was determined to efficiently handle the Dagbon Chieftaincy stalemate in a neutral and impartial manner to ensure justice and lasting peace in the area.
“We will therefore like to also use this opportunity to advise all Dagombas that time is up for us to abandon the divisions we have shamelessly created among ourselves and to embrace the concept of corporate Dagbon where self imposed divisions and political manipulations do not determine our destiny,” Mr. Ibash entreated.
He further appealed to President Mills to help tackle the widening North-South gap to enhance social cohesion and equity in the area, adding that the association was confident the government would also address the structural imbalances that have contributed to impoverishing northern Ghana.
“In particular, we are hopeful you will address the massive infrastructural development, extend educational opportunities to excluded groups and strengthen agricultural productivity to offer livelihood opportunities to the majority of the people,” the President exhorted.
He also congratulated President John Atta Mills on his elevation to the Presidency; “we salute you for your courage and determination that culminated into your electoral victory and subsequent inauguration as the third President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.”
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