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The decision of the President, John Evans Atta Mills, to receive the letters of credence of some Ambassadors � designate at the Jubilee House, has been received with mixed reactions. Whiles some believe it is in the right direction and a preparation towards the President�s eventual occupation of the edifice, there are those who think he is just playing politics with the whole issue. Coming in the wake the occupation of the building by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the temporary use of the building raises hopes of the building being used by the President soon. Much as the President has all along indicated that he would not let the building waste away, there are critics who are still breeding the false campaign lies that the NDC was going to use the place as a poultry farm. Even though that argument makes no sense, it beats the imagination of right thinking Ghanaians that some people would continue to do politics with the issue. The Catalyst would like to state that it is the President�s prerogative to work either at the Castle, Osu or the new Palace. What is more important is whether he is delivering on his responsibilities as the head of state. After all, previous Presidents have all used the same Presidency without compromising on their responsibility as President. Whatever one does on this earth and in Ghana in particular would be criticized and the best option left for the President is to choose what would make him more comfortable in the discharge of his duty. At the appropriate time, the building would be used. Coming to think of it, did the previous government consider what the masses were saying at the time the decision to put up the building was taken. No one should put pressure on the President to do what is not comfortable for him. He has the prerogative to move there as and when he deems it appropriate. Mr. President, go to the Jubilee House whenever you choose to and ignore the detractors.