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I believe I deserve to be the flag
bearer of NPP – Aliu
Bolgatanga, Dec. 18, Ghanadot/GNA – Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice
President on Monday said he believed he deserved to become
the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“I have served the nation and the party diligently for the
past seven years, and I can confidently say that nobody ever
found fault with my work, not even the times I acted as
President when President Kufuor travelled.”
He made the observation when he interacted with the Upper
East Regional House of Chiefs to solicit for their prayers
to enable him become the flag bearer of the party and the
next President of Ghana.
He indicated that although the constitution debarred chiefs
from active politics, as custodians of the land they owed it
a duty to invoke the ancestors to select the right candidate
to lead the country.
“I have served under the President with humility, humbleness
and faithfulness and have much experience to rule the
country to perfection” he emphasized.
Alhaji Aliu debunked the allegation being peddled by a
cross-section of the public that since he became the Vice
President, he had not brought much development to the north
and cited the upgrading of the Bolgatanga Hospital, Bawku
Senior High, Bolgatanga Senior High and Tamale Senior High
Schools, among others into befitting status.
Experience, he noted, was the best teacher, adding that
among all the aspirants he was the most marketable candidate
that could lead the party to victory.
“I am a unique brand that can win more votes from the North,
Zongos and the Volta Region to enable the party retain power
in 2008”, he stated.
He explained that when he becomes the flag bearer and the
President of the country he would help bridge the gap of
disparity between the north and the south.
Alhaji Aliu said the disparity that existed between the
north and south could create conflicts if the situation was
not addressed.
Naba Simon Ayidana Asobayire IV, President of the Upper East
Regional House of Chiefs, urged the party delegates to help
choose someone who could accelerate the development of the
nation.
GNA
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