…‘I am the best’

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has declared that he is the best President Ghana can have in January 2013.He also went on to give the assurance that the CPP under his leadership can win Election 2012.Dr. Nduom made this declaration yesterday when he launched his bid to contest again the presidential slot of the CPP when nominations are opened.According to him, the country needs a president who has the practical experience and has demonstrated evidently that he has the ability to deliver positive results.It was along this line that the 2008 CPP presidential candidate believes he is the person “most suited for the position of the president” come January 2013.Against this background, Dr. Nduom urged Ghanaians to rally behind him in 2012. He explained that a bright future awaits Ghanaians under the Presidency of Dr. Nduom “Should the people of Ghana vote for me to become President, I pledge to do what no President in the 4th Republic has been able to do – complete the projects initiated by my predecessors before starting new ones; utilize loans contracted by my predecessors or cancel them before considering new ones; and report to Parliament every year progress towards implementing the Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in our Constitution,” he promised.Explaining further why Ghanaians should support him to win the presidency in 2012, Dr. Nduom indicated that he has demonstrated in his service to the nation that he can deliver positively.“If you are looking forward to better days on pension because of the new pension scheme, you have this CPP man [Dr. Nduom] to thank for it. If you believe that the National Identification System will bring positive benefits to Ghanaians, you have this CPP man to thank for it. Soon, there will be two brand new ferries on the Volta Lake due to the Millennium Challenge Account. Who made that happen? This CPP man,” Dr. Nduom listed these personal achievements among others.The CPP, he asserted, is the only political party that has the human resources to implement policies that will transform the lives of Ghanaians.Dr. Nduom, was upbeat the CPP can win the 2012 election. He however stressed the need for unity within the rank-and-file of the party. He contended that unity was key to CPP wining the 2012 election. “We must unite within our own ranks because the lack of that {unity} hurt us the last time,” he urged.With the 2012 election clock tickling, Dr. Nduom said the CPP will not only show its strength at the presidential level “but also at the parliamentary and constituency levels throughout the country.“Strong candidates have already begun to prepare themselves for victory in all ten regions. There are numerous constituencies that even the most partisan members of the NDC and NPP admit are at risk. Those MPs who have failed their constituents know who they are and should be preparing to engage in the most challenging political contests of their careers,” Dr. Nduom noted.Dr. Nduom said he was constantly in touch with the party and contributing in areas he could to help revive the party. He also urged all leading members of the party to also contribute towards making the CPP a vibrant and winnable political party.The CPP, Dr. Nduom said had a great message of change Ghanaians can feel in their pocket during the 2008 electioneering season.“…In 2008, we promised that together, we would build a great country. We promised that together, we would unite our people. Together, we would run an inclusive government and do something different – bring inclusiveness into Ghanaian society so that the best people get the right jobs and contracts. We promised that a CPP administration led by me would be open, transparent and will attack corruption and indiscipline with a sense of urgency so that we could build a just and caring society that is prosperous. I still stand by these promises,” Dr. Nduom affirmed.