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AKUFO-ADDO
CALLS FOR PEACE IN DAGBON, AS HE VISITS ANDANI
CHIEFS
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 2012 Presidential
Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has
called on the Chiefs and people of Dagbon to
work to promote reconciliation and peace so
that Dagbon can once again takes its rightful
place in the life of the nation.
Nana Akufo-Addo addressing the chief of Tijo,
Tijo LaNa, one of the key Andani chiefs in the
Dagbon area, when he toured the Mion
Constituency, Saturday, as part of his
‘Listening Tour’of the Northern region.
The Tijo LaNa, Nana said “Is a very respected
Chief in Dagbon. The people listen to him; the
people listen to him as a very responsible and
respectable man”.
According to the candidate, “all of us in
Ghana, not just those in Dagbon, but also
those of us outside Dagbon are very concerned
about the continued conflict and problem in
Dagbon. And our prayer is that senior people
like you would work to promote reconciliation
and peace amongst the people of Dagbon”.
He reiterated his knowledge of the history of
Ghana and the role Dagbon has played. He also
expressed concern about Dagbon taking its
rightful place again in the life of the
nation. Adding that, it can only happen when
there is unity and reconciliation and peace
again in Dagbon.
“I have a love for the Dagbon people and great
love for the Dagbon people and that is why am
speaking the way am speaking”. He stated.
He pledged his support for the process saying.
“I want you, myself and all of us to work
together to bring about reconciliation amongst
the people of Dagbon. So Dagbon would be once
again, Dagbon. It would not be easy but people
like you would have to be in the lead. We have
to try and make sure that we succeed”.
“I know that in certain circumstances in
certain circles in Dagbon they have said all
kinds of things about me. That I don’t like so
and so people and that I have a tail and I
have wings in my hair and you are seeing me
today, very ordinary man just like everybody
else”. Amidst applause.
“I want you to take me to your confidence and
whatever it takes on my side, my modest
contribution that I can make to restoring
peace and unity and reconciliation in Dagbon,
I am prepared to do my bit”. He stated.
On his part, the Tijo LaNa thanked Nana
Akufo-Addo for the visit and the powerful
peace message. He called on Nana Addo to help
develop the northern region if he became
president.
Nana Addo also thanked him for the warm
reception given him and his team.
Nana Addo has so far been to the Bunkprugu
Nyonyoo, Gushegu, Cheriponi, Saboba, Mion,
Bimbila and Wulensi constituencies. He ends
the northern regional tour on Monday with a
visit to the Kpandai constituency.
Source: Communications Directorate.
Email: nppdcom@gmail.com
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