President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has dismissed claims that he would sack the people of Krobo in the Akyem area.
He said the Krobos have nothing to fear under his presidency.
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Addressing chiefs at Manya Krobo on Wednesday in the Eastern region as part of his 'thank you tour, Nana Addo said "For many years propaganda of our opponents especially among the Krobo people who are living among the Akyem areas was that if I came, they will be in jeopardy. I want to tell you before the entire Krobo people that they should all feel secured, no danger is going to come to them in Akyem because of me. Not at all."
He added: he is "determined to work with all the people of our counry to improve the economy of our nation and bring prosperity to all parts of Ghana. And for that to happen I need peace and unity in our nation. I am not the one coming to disturb anybody wherever they are in Ghana. The people of Krobo in Akyem are secure, safe and they will continue to be safe and live dignified lives there."
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He assured the chiefs of fulfilling his promises. "I made, particularly the one district, one factory pledge in the course of my campaign are going to be fulfilled to the latter. I am very grateful for the confidence that Tetteh Agblezie III has reposed in me. I am grateful to you sir and I will not let you down," Nana Addo reiterated.