Obuasi, March 26, GNA - Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, the Convention People's Party (CPP) Presidential candidate has said it was time something concrete was done to bridge the development gap between the north and the south.

"If we do not deliberately do something about it, that situation will not go away" he stressed.

The CPP flag-bearer, who was critical about the vast difference in development between the north and the south said; "you see this difference in education, health, hotels, roads and other areas". Dr. Nduom, who was interacting with the press at Obuasi as part of his campaign tour of the country said as a nation; "we must be cautious of what we do in the North and the South".

"School buildings in the north are of inferior quality, even with District Assembly offices, what are in the south are different from what are in the North".

Dr. Nduom said his government would offer an opportunity to all Ghanaians to have hope in their own country. "I want to give Ghanaians an advantage in their own country for them to have hope". The CPP presidential candidate further pleaded to bring government to the door-step of the people by allowing them to vote for their Assembly members and District Chief Executives.

He reiterated the need for the other political parties to conduct their campaigns in a manner that would not endanger the peaceful political atmosphere in the country.

"Let us base our campaign messages on ideas, policies and solutions instead of attacking personalities". Dr. Nduom further indicated the party's confidence in the December general elections, and that they were poised to win since the party had an undisputed political track record in the country. 26 March 08