As Ghana celebrates its 67th Independence Day anniversary on March 6, 2024, former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the current state of the country.
In a statement marking the occasion, Mahama lamented the high levels of unemployment, emigration of youth in search of better opportunities, and widespread corruption plaguing the nation.
Mahama emphasized the need for quality leadership, better governance, and accountability to address these pressing issues. He stressed the importance of a strong economy that creates opportunities for all, not just a select few.
“We must make progress and build a better society for ourselves. We must hold on to hope, determination, and a collective will to overcome and build the Ghana we want for ourselves and future generations,” Mahama stated.
Despite the challenges facing Ghana, Mahama remains optimistic about the nation’s future. He believes that with the right leadership in place, the country’s fortunes can be turned around, and Ghana can once again become the beacon of hope and progress in Africa.
As Ghanaians commemorate Independence Day, Mahama’s message serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, perseverance, and a shared vision for a better future. It is a call to action for all citizens to work towards building a brighter tomorrow for Ghana and its people.
Below are details of Mr Mahama’s statement:
GHANA DESERVES BETTER!
Today provides yet another opportunity for us to reflect as a people bound by a shared destiny on the journey of our great nation, even as we face avoidable tribulations of economic hardship, uncertainty, and a crisis of leadership.
As we commemorate the 67th anniversary of our Independence and the freedom that binds us together, I invite you to acknowledge the struggles that have shaped our lives and our dear country, Ghana.
Let us remember the inspirational and visionary leaders who kindled in our hearts the flame of hope for a better Ghana and the sacrifices of our forebears led by Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who enabled us to embrace and embody the theme for today’s celebration, “Our democracy, Our pride.”
Today, we can all agree that this is undoubtedly not the Ghana we want or the country our forebears sacrificed their lives for. We cannot turn a blind eye to the stark similarity between a colonial power that gunned down our people and today’s leaders who preside over the murder of innocent civilians who stepped out to vote and strengthen our democracy.
We cannot pretend that all is well with us. High unemployment, thousands of our youth trooping out of the country in search of better opportunities, and rampant corruption have rendered us all poorer and unable to pay our debts!
Ghana deserves better.
Our nation deserves quality leadership, better governance and accountability, and a strong economy that creates opportunities for all, not just a few.
We must make progress and build a better society for ourselves. We must hold on to hope, determination, and a collective will to overcome and build the Ghana we want for ourselves and future generations.
With the right leadership, we shall turn our fortunes around and put Ghana back on track as the Black Star of Africa, as envisioned by those who sacrificed their lives to give us this precious gift of freedom.
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