EXERCISE FRANCHISE DURING POLLS — NDUOM (PAGE 16)

THE Presidential Candidate of the Convention People’s Party, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom, has stressed the need for Ghanaians, particularly CPP supporters, to exercise their franchise during the December polls.
He said, this must be done in a peaceful manner to sustain the peace the country was currently enjoying.
Speaking at a durbar to climax the celebration of this year’s Odwira Festival of chiefs and people of Aseseeso in the Akuapem North District of the Eastern Region, he urged the electorate to consider the various good works of the party in the past and vote CPP into power to revive the country’s economy.
The Chief of Aseseeso, Okatakyie Obuadum Ameyaw V, for his part called for the amendment of the 1992 Constitution to enable traditional leaders partake in the governance of the country.
He said, in its current form, the Constitution does not enable the chieftaincy institution to make any meaningful contribution to the development of the country and suggested an amendment that would provide for an Upper House, which would be made up of some chiefs and eminent citizens in decision-making processes.
“The creation of the Upper House will effectively help to strike a balance between the majority and minority groups in parliament and also promote harmony within the organs of the state,” he stated.
The event, which coincided with the 15th anniversary of Okatakyie Ameyaw’s enstoolment, was also used to raise funds towards the development of the area.
It was attended by a large gathering of people from all walks of life, including the District Chief Executive for Akuapem North, Mr Edward Adu Aboagye, as well as some prominent chiefs from the various traditional areas.Three parliamentary candidates contesting the Okere seat on the tickets of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and CPP parliamentary also attended the function.
The chief expressed deep worry about increasing immorality and other anti-social behaviours among the youth in the area, noting that such attitudes had put so many brilliant young girls and boys into dificulties, thus unable to continue their education.