Why Ghana’s democracy could be at risk after 2028 elections – Duncan Williams explains

According to report by Ghanaweb on Saturday 10, October 2026, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, founder and leader of Action Chapel International, has warned that Ghana’s democratic stability could be threatened if the country fails to address concerns about its declining value system, lack of justice and growing frustration among young people.

Speaking in a viral video, the renowned preacher expressed concern about the potential consequences of leaving these issues unresolved, particularly in the period following the 2028 general elections.

According to Archbishop Duncan Williams, Ghana’s future will depend largely on the actions of its political leaders and citizens after the next elections. He cautioned that if the country fails to take the necessary steps to strengthen its moral values and uphold justice, its democratic progress could be undermined.

“I’m concerned because if we don’t do something about our value system after the 2028 election, depending on who comes into office and power, if we don’t do right by country and by citizens after 2028, our democracy may be finished,” he said.

The archbishop also warned that young people who believe they have little to lose could become increasingly frustrated if their concerns continue to be ignored. He suggested that prolonged dissatisfaction, coupled with a lack of opportunities and perceived injustice, could create conditions for social unrest.

Drawing a comparison with the Arab uprisings, Duncan Williams noted that widespread public frustration can eventually develop into serious instability when citizens feel that their grievances are not being addressed.

He stressed that the situation becomes particularly dangerous when young people lose hope in the system and begin to feel that their future offers little promise.

“The most dangerous person to fight in life is fighting somebody who has nothing to lose and this young generation you see like this, they are becoming very desperate and it bothers me. They are becoming desperate. They don’t have wives. They don’t have children,” he said.

Beyond concerns about youth frustration, Duncan-Williams criticised what he described as a failure to hold public officials accountable for wrongdoing. He argued that allowing individuals accused of misconduct to remain in positions of authority weakens public confidence in the justice system.

He observed that, in some societies, public officials face significant consequences when wrongdoing is established, while in Ghana, accountability remains a major concern.

“In our society, even when people do wrong, we still allow them to hold offices. There’s no justice,” he said.

The preacher maintained that justice and accountability are essential to sustaining peace, protecting democratic institutions and ensuring that citizens retain confidence in public leadership.

He further emphasised that Ghana’s democratic progress should not be measured solely by international recognition but also by the experiences of its citizens and the fairness of its institutions.

“Peace is not the absence of war or conflict but the presence of justice,” Duncan Williams added.

His comments serve as a warning about the potential consequences of neglecting the concerns of young people and failing to strengthen accountability within the country’s political system. As Ghana prepares for the 2028 elections, the archbishop’s remarks highlight the importance of addressing public grievances, rebuilding trust in institutions and ensuring that justice remains central to democratic governance.

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