An aspirant of the flagbearship of the Convention People's Party (CPP), Mr Ato Sackey says the Nkrumaist tradition needs commitment and dedication to capture power in 2004.

He said the party should also mobilise the masses through active involvement of the youth, new generation loyal Nkrumaists and the old guards, who should serve as inspirers. In a statement issued today, Mr Sackey said the growth and strength of the party depends largely on the contributions and active involvement of all shades of opinion at all decision-making positions. He called for the revitalisation of "activist politics" that would mobilise Ghanaians to fight for social rights and against inequality and exploitation. Mr Sackey urged CPP loyalists to show great sense of mutual respect, goodwill and open faith, to the core of leaders.

He said their unity towards electoral victory in 2004 is more important than personal and individual interests. He urged members of the party to be truthful and unite to ensure a resounding victory in the 2004 elections. Mr Sackey said the party has reached a stage where it has to win back political power and urged constituency executives to redouble their efforts in their respective areas to win more people into their fold. He said those whose membership is questionable should resign and find a political home where they truly belonged. He said these pseudo-members use the party to achieve their aims and now that they have what they sold their souls for, do not care about the party or its members.

He said the CPP stands for limited state control and ownership of enterprises especially in key areas such as health, education and other social services. Mr Sackey said the CPP believes in state involvement in strategic enterprises for the benefit of the vulnerable and rural people. He added that without state interventions over 70 per cent of Ghanaians in the rural areas would not experience, benefit and feel the impact of private sector growth.