President Akufo-Addo urges Ghanaians to continue relying on democracy, the rule of law
April 29, 2022
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said Ghana, since 1992, had enjoyed a constitutional rule, which succeeded in eradicating the ideology of instability it had experienced in the early years of independence.
Addressing the nation on Thursday in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Revolution that ratified the 1992 Constitution, President Akufo-Addo said that before 1992, Ghana had taken over almost every form of government.
With the people of Ghana expressing their determination to end the 10-year-long political ban, President Akufo-Addo said the PNDC military government, led by Flt Lt J., was preparing a draft constitution for the country.
Nearly 3.5 million Ghanaians voted "Yes" in the Referendum, representing 92.59% of the vote, to restore the nation to democracy, compared to 272,855 Ghanaians voting "No", representing 7.41%.
"The Constitution, which was widely ratified by the Referendum, established a free, democratic, democratically elected nation, with special powers in the Judiciary to administer and enforce the Constitution and to protect the fundamental human rights of citizens."
Ghana, President Akufo-Addo said since then, has faced a long, uninterrupted period of stable governance in the country's history.
“We have seen continued growth over the past 30 years in all aspects of national health. There has been a lot of progress in the Human Development Index - in short, democracy is ready. "
The President said democracy, equality of opportunity and respect for human rights, and the rule of law had now laid a solid foundation for Ghana's political agenda.
"We have had five presidents in the history of the 4th Republic, with a peaceful transfer of power from the ruling party to the opposition three different times," he said.
President Akufo-Addo said even when there was disagreement over the outcome of the election, it was the Supreme Court, twice, not the streets, that confirmed the results.
"We are, without a doubt, the most stable democracy in West Africa," he added.
Thirty years since the Referendum dated 28 April 1992, he said there were no shortcuts to Ghana's progress and prosperity. "Only hard work, ingenuity, innovation, a sense of business, and national unity can produce the rapid economic development that we all aspire to and deserve."
President Akufo-Addo has called on the people of Ghana to renew their confidence in the country's democracy and to always remember that "the price of freedom is a constant protection."
He said some said that because of their selfish ambitions they would want to see the country return to the dark days of dictatorship and opposition.
He pointed out that, they are not willing to submit to their ideology to be considered by the people of Ghana, or they will be rejected, thus, seeking a shortcut to power and power. "Let us strengthen our resolve to stand against such people for the benefit of all."
President Akufo-Addo said despite all the achievements in the 4th Republic, the people of Ghana must acknowledge that the country has not yet reached its full potential.
“Our biggest challenge is to eradicate poverty. We still have challenges in the performance of public services; "We are facing threats, both traditional and modern, in the security of our nation and social stability, in the struggle for sovereignty, global disputes, ethnic strife, cybersecurity issues, youth unemployment, economic hardship and corruption in our social life," he added.
He emphasized, however, that “the basic commitment to addressing these challenges, within the framework of good governance and democratic institutions, must remain consistent. Also, I am convinced that by God's will, we can overcome these challenges. ”
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