Binduri (UE), Sept. 18, GNA - The People's National Convention

(PNC), has confirmed Mr Cyprian Anthony, a 44 year-old teacher as its

parliamentary candidate to contest the Binduri Constituency seat in the

Upper East Region. This was contained in a statement signed by the Regional Secretary of the

Party, Mr Henry Fatchu. It said the 44 year old teacher, received the endorsement when the 87

delegates voted for him by popular acclamation. Mr Fatch thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him and

pledged to work harder to enable the party win the seat for the area. He said the party had a comprehensive policy on rural development, and

would effectively implement them when it was voted into power. He added that the party would introduce what it termed "growth poles"

to decongest urban areas by making life better and more attractive in the rural

areas so as to discourage people from migrating to urban centres. Mr Fatchu said the party would also identify towns along the borders

such as Bawku, Hamile, Paga, Aflao, Namoo, Elebo and Half Assini to

construct suitable warehouses and retail structures to act as market centres

to serve ECOWAS countries. In addition, he said, the PNC would increase employment avenues in the

agriculture sector, especially to the youth in the rural areas by assisting them

with farm inputs, extension services and other resources. The election was conducted by Mr Azu Bosco, the Municipal Director in

charge of Bawku Electoral Commission.