Former President, John Dramni Mahama has indicated that the 4th Republic will be the country’s last republic and will last for several centuries to come.
Ghana will today mark twenty-five years of the 4th republic with a thanksgiving service to thank God for the strengthening of the country’s democracy over the last 25years.
In a Facebook post marking the day and reminding Ghanaians of the need to be committed to the country, John Dramani Mahama said “the 4th Republic will be our last Republic and would last for centuries to come. We owe the foundation of our Political Stability to the Good People of Ghana and the contributions of the various political parties and actors, post-January 07, 1993″.
He indicated that regardless of the challenges that come with Democracy, the country has chalked several successes that are worthy of praise.
“With all its ups and downs, democracy and constitutional rule have brought enormous dividends to our dear country, Ghana. We have experienced the most extensive period of economic expansion in our history.”
“Throughout my travels across the continent and interaction with academia, the political class and the youth of Africa, I have and will continue to make a case for our countries to continue the work of deeper democratic consolidation,” the former President said touting the democratic credentials of Ghana.
He indicated that “while Ghana has advanced significantly in democratic governance and economic progress during the last 25 years, we still have the challenges of political intolerance and extreme partisanship to deal with. I hope that beyond thanking God for this day, we shall spend our time and resources on how best to overcome the remaining hurdles that still stand in our way of establishing an ideal democracy”.
Source:a1radioonline.com
