We’re in crisis, but there’s hope — Akufo-Addo
The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has decried the “poor state of Ghana” as the nation celebrates its 59th independence anniversary.
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He, however, says Ghanaians must not despair and lose hope in the ability of the nation to offer her citizens a decent livelihood.
“Let us stride into the future confident that we will make it if we work at it. I am confident that we can transform our nation and use all the blessings that the Almighty has bestowed on us to bring prosperity to all our people. We can do it,” he stated.
In the view of Nana Akufo-Addo, “God did not put us on this rich land to be poor. It is bad leadership that makes us poor.”
He also declared that Ghanaians must believe in Ghana and do what is right, and thereby fulfil the dreams and aspirations of those farsighted individuals who initiated the steps for our national freedom and independence.
“As we head to the polls in this election year, it is important that we all work together with our public institutions to ensure that we have a level electoral playing field. We want free, fair and credible election whose outcomes will be readily accepted by all.
“It is unfortunate, however, that 59 years after gaining our independence, Ghana, a country blessed with an abundance of human and natural resources, is in a crisis — evidenced by widespread despondency brought about by severe hardships, rising cost of living, high levels of youth unemployment, collapsed businesses, unprecedented strikes, demonstrations and increasing poverty. Surely, this is not the vision of Ghana our ancestors had hoped for,” Nana Akufo-Addo said in a statement to mark the anniversary.
The statement was meant to salute and wish the people of Ghana a Happy 59th Independence Anniversary.
59th Anniversary
On Sunday, March 6, 2016, marked Ghana’s 59th Independence Anniversary.
President John Dramani Mahama reviewed a national parade of schoolchildren, voluntary organisations and security services at the Independence Square in Accra.
In attendance were the Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta and President Mário Vaz of Guinea Bissau.
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957.