Jeffrey Haynes, a retired professor of politics at the London Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, has given Ghana's democratic credentials and their effect on the nation's peace and stability high marks.
He pointed out that the country's democratic regime had been enhanced by religious tolerance and peaceful cohabitation among diverse communities, making it a refuge for investors and a ray of hope for Africa.
On April 17, 2023, in Accra, during an interview with the Daily Graphic, Prof. Emeritus Haynes made the statement.
Prof. Haynes has written more than 100 journal papers in addition to 60 books.
Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: A Case Study is his most recent publication.
The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings will be released by Routledge in the Contemporary African Politics Series on April 19, 2023, with the launch taking place at the British Council Hall.
"The level of democracy in the nation is generally decent, although democracy is not flawless everywhere on the globe; democracy is operating to some extent, and on a scale of zero to 10, I will grade Ghana seven to ten," the author wrote.
He emphasized further that "Ghana has a high reputation internationally and is considered a stable country with generally excellent peace across groupings of people, religions, and other sectors of society."
According to Prof. Emeritus Haynes, the country's strength lies in the relative calm and stability it currently enjoys, which it may use, for example, to quell fears of violence, especially during election seasons.
Constitution
About the 1992 Constitution, Prof. Emeritus Haynes made the observation that, despite continuous talks on numerous platforms for the text to be examined, notably the President's excessive powers, he was unsure "if the Constitution was re-written, anything will change."
"The quality of a constitution depends on the individuals who carry it out."
"Therefore, I'm inclined to believe that the key is having honest and ethical leaders in place," he remarked.
He also urged the populace to make sure that democratic governance systems function properly by, for example, maintaining checks and balances at a higher level and keeping the government on its toes.
Apart from the progress that has already been accomplished in the nation's democracy, Prof. Emeritus Haynes said that much more work has to be done to address various human rights concerns and flaws in the democratic trajectory of the country, such as accountability and media freedom.
Investment
On investment and how it may help the country handle its economic problems, he said that "among African nations, Ghana has a reputation as a country that is a safe haven for investors."
The good return on capital available to foreign investors is what
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