Ghana, on Sunday March 6, celebrated her 65 Independence anniversary. The country gained its independence from the British after a protracted colonial experience.
Attaining 65 years of nationhood as an independent political entity, therefore, calls for celebration even if tainted by mixed feelings.
It is not arguable that Ghana has experienced some challenges and gains in the last 65 years.
Ghana, has also experienced years of military rule which some political analysts blame for the underdevelopment of the country.
Therefore, one of our major achievements in recent years is the sustenance of 30 years of unbroken democracy. For us, as a nation, this is a feat that cannot be ignored and must be celebrated.
Ghana, may not have realised its full potentials in 65 years, and the reasons are not far-fetched. Corruption and nepotism are part of the root cause of our underdevelopment. This state of affairs has manifested in so many ways and posed numerous challenges to the citizen.
Another major problem that has also been blamed for the slow pace of growth and development is leadership.
It is incontestable that the country has a gross deficit of visionary leaders at all levels and so has been stuck in the ‘developing countries’ stage for 65 years.
Pathetically, in our view, Ghana has also been a superstar in the corruption index. Unfortunately, efforts to reduce or eliminate this albatross, have been met with stiff resistance by those in position of authourity.
However, it has not been doom and gloom as some considerable progress has, no doubt, been made.
As the country celebrated 65 years of independence, we call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to put the country on a sound footing politically and economically.
We urge him to stop the talk and swing into action, as time is not on his side. We equally call on him to reinforce efforts to build and strengthen democratic institutions in his remaining years in office.
We congratulate all Ghanaians.
