Beyond December 7

By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang

As Ghana heads for the polls today, we have been given the responsibility and opportunity by our democracy to decide the fate of the country for the next four years.

More crucial than which party wins is the question about the role time plays in steering our beloved country toward a better and brighter future.

Is four years enough to change the fate of the country ? Is four years enough to make the cedi a strong currency against leading currencies? How low and fast can inflation drop within four years?

It is worthy to note that, our collective decision as Ghanaians every four years, our decision to choose our leaders and to accept the outcome of every election has contributed to our progressive democracy and has made our country what it is today.

Beyond December 7 I look forward to a positively charged political atmosphere in Ghana, where young people will think critically and soundly analyze political and national issues, not for personal gains but for national interest.

Political leaders should show as much enthusiasm in the next four years as we have witnessed in the months leading to December 7.

We have experienced an overwhelming level of political apathy this election season, that is, citizens’ indifferent attitude towards political activities such as electing politicians, having opinions and doing justice to their civic responsibility. It is sad when the politics of a country is reduced to choosing a lesser evil.

Beyond December 7 may we be political vigilantes, demanding accountability from political leaders, may political leaders run their offices with the ordinary Ghanaian in mind, treating Ghanaians with respect.

Overall, may we strive to protect our democracy and the peace we so cherish as a country. And no matter our political affiliations and inclinations, regardless of our subjective opinions and whims may Ghana always win.