Kumasi (Ashanti), 1st June ?99 ?

Functionaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been urged to let the party's landslide victory in the Lambussie Constituency bye-election galvanise them to intensify their campaign to sustain the support and goodwill of the people.

The call was contained in a statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Executive of the party to congratulate Mrs. Alice Teni Boon, the newly elected NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Lambussie.

It said, "while joining the teeming masses to celebrate this important electoral success, we wish to caution against complacency".

The statement asked the party to remain alert and maintain a firm hold over its areas of dominance whilst working tirelessly to make significant in-roads into places the opposition have labelled as their stronghold.

It praised the people of Lambussie for demonstrating an unflinching faith in the NDC Government's cause.

The NDC Regional Executive called for hardwork, dedication, sacrifice and discipline on the part of all members, supporters and activists of the party to enable the NDC retain its hold on political power in the year 2000 General elections.