General News of Monday, 27 August 2001

Source: GNA

Reform Party would analyse issues before making comments-Tandoh

Goosie Tandoh, Leader of the National Reformed Party (NRP) on Saturday, said the party has been silent on national issues because it wanted to make "critical analysis" before it could comment.

"Our view is that we want to analyse the national situation and speak when we have to speak".

Tandoh was speaking at a get-together organised by the Tema East constituency of the party to mark the second anniversary of the NRP.

He said many people ask the executives why they are silent on national issues adding, "we can not stand by and make empty statements on issues which are not well analysed. The party symbolises hope, courage and practical deeds".

Tanoh reminded members that political actions must be commenced from the community level and asked each of them to work hard to transform the country.

Kyeretwie Opoku, the General Secretary said the party is concerned about the issue of casual labour, restoration of the End of Service Benefit (ESB), the cash and carry system of the health sector and housing problems.

He hoped the NRP activists would address those matters at the grass-root level, instead of waiting for the leadership to do so.