President John Mills says the time has come for Africans to take their destiny into their own hands and prove to the world that it is capable of handling its own affairs. Speaking to a group of African diplomats in Ottawa, Canada, the Ghanaian leader called for Africans to unite. “This is the time for Africa to come together. It is the time for us to flex our muscle. This is the time for us to show the world that when given the opportunity we can live to expectation. Whilst conceding that the continent is plagued with several challenges, he was convinced that with the caliber of leaders, those challenges will be surmounted. “Africa has had quite a number of problems but I am really happy that we are seeing a new kind of leadership in Africa. A kind of leadership which would strive in order to raise the living standards of the people. That is the only reason that we are voted into office,” the president said. Joy News’ Presidential correspondent, Seth Kwame Boateng reported that the President was met by over 31 African diplomats at the Ottawa International Airport to welcome the president. The Dean of the African diplomatic corps who also doubles as the Ambassador for Zimbabwe Florence Zano Chideya assured President Mills of their cooperation in his four day stay in Canada. “We shall be with you all the way. Rest assured that you are our president today; you are my president…” she said. Seth Kwame Boateng said the president would be meeting Canadian investors to convince them to invest in Ghana. He will also meet the Ghanaian community in Canada before leaving for the United States.