President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to refrain from expressing negative sentiments about the nation, cautioning that ongoing pessimism hinders national progress and disrespects the sacrifices made by the country’s founding fathers.
While addressing attendees at the Ringway Gospel Centre of Assemblies of God Church on Sunday, August 2, President Mahama emphasized that Ghana’s advancement relies not solely on governmental policies but also on the attitudes and actions of its citizens.
He expressed concern over what he termed a rising culture of despair, where some individuals believe that the country can never attain greatness.
“Our ancestors succeeded because they had faith that their nation would flourish. In many of our communities, people resign themselves to the belief that Ghana will never improve. We can never achieve greatness,” he remarked.
He further condemned statements implying that Ghana would have fared better under colonial governance, labeling such comments as a betrayal of the sacrifices made by the nation’s founding leaders.
“The most troubling are those who suggest we should have allowed the colonial powers to continue ruling us. This reflects a lack of faith and gratitude for the struggles our ancestors endured to secure our independence, the sacrifices made by Kwame Nkrumah and his peers, and the vision they held,” he asserted.
The President stated that every Ghanaian bears the responsibility to engage in nation-building by upholding values that fortify society and advance the common good.
He noted that constructing a prosperous nation necessitates diligence, integrity, and a collective rejection of corruption.
“We must strive diligently. We must speak the truth. We must act with honesty. We must denounce corruption. We must care for the most vulnerable members of our society. And we must have faith in our commitment to the common good,” he concluded.
