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Alliance Leader praises Griffin as best candidate for Dromore

11.45.00am GMT Mon 14th Jan 2008

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Alliance Leader David Ford MLA

Alliance Leader David Ford has endorsed David Griffin as the best candidate for the forthcoming Dromore by-election. Mr Ford said that the election is about selecting the best person for Dromore, not about a sectarian headcount or a referendum on the St Andrews Agreement.

David Ford said: "David Griffin is by far the best candidate for the Dromore area. He is a former vice-principal of Banbridge Academy and he was Vice-Chair of Banbridge District Policing Partnership. He knows the area and knows what local people want for Dromore.

"David has ambition for Dromore. He has a vision to regenerate the town and capitalize on its historic past to maximize its tourism potential.

"Other parties are trying to make this election into a futile referendum into the St Andrews Agreement. This election is not about jockeying for places in a sectarian headcount - It's about choosing the right person for everyone in Dromore.

"When I visited Dromore to see David on Saturday I was struck with the massively positive response he is getting on the ground. Local people can see that David Griffin stands for a better and shared future for Dromore and the whole of Banbridge.

"Working alongside Banbridge Alliance colleague, Cllr Frank McQuaid, David will deliver results for the whole community."

ENDS

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