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Ishmael Mensah Blog of Sunday, 8 December 2024
Source: Ishmael Mensah
In the wake of Ghana’s general elections on December 7, statesman and business tycoon Sir Sam Jonah has urged for national unity and introspection. He praised Ghana’s democracy’s tenacity in a statement to the country, calling the mainly peaceful process evidence of the nation’s institutions’ maturity and the commitment of the Ghanaian people. But Sir Jonah was deeply troubled by the deaths that occurred during the election process, calling them “tragic and unwarranted.”
No Ghanaian should be killed while exercising their civic rights, he said, denouncing the incidents. “These losses are unacceptable and extremely troubling,” he said. “Life sanctity is of the utmost importance, and I urge all Ghanaians to join me in denouncing this unfortunate event.” Sir Jonah called on the appropriate authorities to look into the situations in detail, hold the guilty parties accountable, and put policies in place to stop tragedies like this one from happening again.
Additionally, he praised the Ghana Police Service and the Electoral Commission (EC) for their efforts in overseeing the polls. Notwithstanding the difficulties, Sir Jonah pointed out that their performance upheld the process’ legitimacy and helped to keep the nation peaceful. Aware of how polarising elections can be, Sir Jonah urged Ghanaians to concentrate on solving the country’s urgent problems, especially the economy and the development of democratic institutions.
He declared, “Now is a time for unity and reflection.” “We must now turn our attention to reviving our economy, which is facing formidable obstacles, and fortifying the institutions that support the stability of our country.” Sir Jonah asked residents to cooperate in the spirit of patriotism and solidarity, and he called on leaders from all political parties to put the welfare of the people first.
He reminded Ghana of the great and magnificent task of nation-building by quoting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the country’s first president.
“Let’s face this task together and with tenacity. We can create a more prosperous, resilient, and inclusive Ghana if we work together,” he continued.