Accra, Jan. 8, GNA - The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA), has congratulated President John Evans Atta Mills for wining the 2008 Presidential Election.

A statement signed by Dr K.B. Darkwa, President of GVMA, also commended Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for accepting the results of the elections. It also praised Dr. Alfred Tia and Dr. Nii Quaye-Kuma, both members of the Ghana Veterinary Medical Association, for wining parliamentary seats. The statement said "It is heartwarming to note that President Mills has assured the nation that he will be a father for all and is poised to unite the nation to ensure the deepening of our democracy and socio-economic development of the country".

The Association pledged its full support for the NDC Government and expressed optimism that President Mills would give the needed attention to the development of the poultry and livestock sectors to ensure full realization of the economic potential inherent in these areas.