This Isn’t the Ghana We Want- Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama in a reflection on the trajectory to Ghana’s independence some 67 years ago avers that the country is nowhere close to aspirations set by forefathers.

Alluding to the rising unemployment rate coupled with economic hardships the country is faced with, Mr Mahama who is seeking a comeback into government asserted that the country deserves better.

In his Independence Day celebration message to Ghanaians, he wrote on Facebook, “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!”

He attributes the national crisis to incompetent leadership and believes with the right authorities in government, the economy will turn the corner.

“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.”

“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.”