The Standing Committee of the National House of Chiefs on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to congratulate him on his victory in the December 2016 elections, and also to congratulate him on his assumption of the highest office of the land.
The Committee, led by Togbe Afede XIV, President of the National House of Chiefs, noted that “in electing you as President, the people of Ghana, unhappy with their circumstances, have endorsed your agenda for change. Many of your pronouncements and actions since your assumption of office are very reassuring, and we would like to commend and assure you of our support.”
In the company of other members of the Standing Committee, Togbe Afede XIV, noted that President Akufo-Addo’s “promise to be President for all Ghanaians, and to create opportunities for all, is consistent with the requirements of the constitution.
“We are happy about the boldness of your vision and the initiatives you have taken so far. We are excited about your 1-district-1-factory programme; we see in it a serious commitment to bring jobs to the people.”
Togbe Afede also commended the President’s commitment towards rebuilding the inner cities and Zongo communities, as well the commitment to paying special attention to the road, railway and aviation sectors, adding that “the material development of Africa can be summed up on one word – transport.”
On the fight against corruption, the President of the National House of Chiefs applauded President Akufo-Addo’s stance against corruption and his commitment to fighting it. The declaration of assets by the President was described by Togbe Afede XIV as “a more refreshing commitment of the intent to fighting corruption.”
Togbe Afede XIV also stressed that “politicians should never be jealous of the people they lead, and become stumbling blocks to their progress. Never should politicians behave like rivals of hardworking Ghanaians, stealing their ideas and truncating their projects – projects that will create jobs for the people.”
To President Akufo-Addo, he noted that “the task at hand cannot be accomplished by you alone. The desired growth, development and prosperity will not come from the exploitation of our natural resources alone.
We have to tap the entrepreneurship and ingenuity of our people. That is why we are calling on all Ghanaians to lend their support. There is no room for apathetic spectating.”
Togbe Afede, in concluding, urged President Akufo-Addo to “lead us selflessly, so that our success will cause the redemption of the black man, so that we can serve, once again, as an example to all our racial compatriots.”
He also assured President Akufo-Addo of the desire of the National House of Chiefs to partner with and support government “to resolve all outstanding chieftaincy disputes. We have no choice”.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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You're a pathetic NDC activist. Sit back and watch what's about to happen.
Tobge you have said it all I thank God for your support for the president
I am very rational and not asking Nana Addo to solve our problems in a month, but at least as gesture , he can reduce the petroleum levy which he so much campaigned against by some 25%, that would reduce the price of petrol by some 20% instantly and bring relief to the suffering Ghanaian including myself, that will show his so called sensitivity to the pride of the ordinary Ghanaian. you vigorously campaigned against something and then keep on maintaining it after when we have voted for you massively, that is deception and that is my worry. Nana Addo is clearly missing in Action. if you think you ever voted for Nana, Think twice, it is rather Bediatuo, Gabby, ken ofori atta and to some extent osafo maafo. PERIOD!!!!!!!. nana only sits in his office watching TV and drinking tea prepared by frema opare, the most weakest chief of staff in the entire fourth republic and possibly in the history of Ghana.
Ghana is getting harder to live in than ever, the cedi is collapsing by day, prices of commodities are shooting up while fuel and lorry charges continuously goes up. Is this the change you voted for? they are only interested in car grabbing, toilets and toll booths grabbing. What a nation!
Nduom and same, can you solve your personal Problems in a month?? Give me break.
it does not really appear you are working? one month in office and the cost of living is worse than during Mahama's time? is that the change?
It shall come to pass. Be patient!
we are still waiting 4 the promises