Democracy on the continent of Africa, for many years now, seem to be illusive. Can democracy ever thrive in Africa? Will Africa do well or be safe with democracy? Are there any examples here in Africa for its people?
Well, I think Africans are beginning to appreciate that ruling by the common suffrage of the people, is the best form of governance. With the latest elections held in Ghana which was closely contested devoid of bloodshed and violence, its heartwarming to know that Ghana is ready to show the way once more.
As a Ghanaian, its very humbling to confess how far we have come as a country to prove to ourselves and our brothers in Africa, that it can be done; we can hold transparent elections to elect who becomes the president. At a point, I was full of sorrow, wondering and pondering whether we can survive the run-off of election 2008 in Ghana. There were pockets of reported incidences of violence between the supporters of the N.P.P and N.D.C, but the majority of Ghanaians were desperate to keep cool-head in maintaining Peace. We were close to resorting to violence, but could not tell, something innate held us together.
We as a people, have resolved to hold the peace. We were determined to allow the independent Electoral Commission (EC) play its constitutional role. As humans, some of us were agitating, angry getting inpatient at the EC, yet in it all we've been able to resist the temptation to result to violence.
Before the election, all stake holders play their roles actively. The civil society, religious bodies, musicians and the media were all campaigning for Peace before, during and after the elections. We still have along way to go to consolidate democracy in Ghana. Peaceful, violence-free Election is what every wish for Africa. Long Live Ghana! Long Live Africa!!
Nene Afrika
Well, I think Africans are beginning to appreciate that ruling by the common suffrage of the people, is the best form of governance. With the latest elections held in Ghana which was closely contested devoid of bloodshed and violence, its heartwarming to know that Ghana is ready to show the way once more.
As a Ghanaian, its very humbling to confess how far we have come as a country to prove to ourselves and our brothers in Africa, that it can be done; we can hold transparent elections to elect who becomes the president. At a point, I was full of sorrow, wondering and pondering whether we can survive the run-off of election 2008 in Ghana. There were pockets of reported incidences of violence between the supporters of the N.P.P and N.D.C, but the majority of Ghanaians were desperate to keep cool-head in maintaining Peace. We were close to resorting to violence, but could not tell, something innate held us together.
We as a people, have resolved to hold the peace. We were determined to allow the independent Electoral Commission (EC) play its constitutional role. As humans, some of us were agitating, angry getting inpatient at the EC, yet in it all we've been able to resist the temptation to result to violence.
Before the election, all stake holders play their roles actively. The civil society, religious bodies, musicians and the media were all campaigning for Peace before, during and after the elections. We still have along way to go to consolidate democracy in Ghana. Peaceful, violence-free Election is what every wish for Africa. Long Live Ghana! Long Live Africa!!
Nene Afrika
