All the 19 constituencies in the Central Region have saluted Jerry John Rawlings for the June 4 celebration and unanimously endorsed President Mills' decision to run for a second term. In a joint statement issued by the chairmen of all the 19 constituencies in the Central Region, they said "We salute our founder, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, for remaining steadfast to the guiding principles of June 4." "Similarly, we salute President Atta Mills for clearly demonstrating his commitment to the ideals of probity and accountability," they stated. The 19 constituency chairmen added that "with such matured leadership by his Excellency President Mills, we the Committee of Constituency Chairmen of the NDC in the Central Region pledge our total commitment to endorse the second term bid for his Excellency President Mills to continue the better Ghana agenda." The statement signed by Mr. Stephen Ward Moore, the Mfantseman West Constituency chairman, who convened the meeting, said their hearts were gladdened by an interview President Mills granted on the June 4 uprising, published in the Daily Graphic of June 2. "President Mills, by that interview, has put to rest any claim that he does not associate with June 4, whose commemoration is enshrined in the NDC Party Constitution. We believe what His Excellency has said about June 4 is in the right direction and should be used to forge a sense of unity in the NDC, as the June 4 day is observed," they group said. The chairmen urged President Mills not to relent in his determination to lead the NDC government with an open mind and a clear sense of purpose. "We use this occasion to urge President Mills not to hesitate to reflect and reconsider government policies, such as the recent increases in tariffs on water and electricity, to make life easier for Ghanaians," they further stated. They finally urged the government to ensure strict implementation of the decision to exclude low income consumers from the electricity and water tariff increases. Source: Enquirer