Author's note:
This was written on 24/11/2012. It is being posted today because I was unable to do so on the day. It did appear on Vibeghana.com subsequently. Please read on.
Whichever party's candidate emerges victorious after the presidential
election on the 7th of December, one hopes that he will move quickly to
bring the nation together - by reaching out to the candidates he
defeated: and promising to seek their counsel throughout his tenure.
Our nation needs to come together and unite for the daunting task ahead.
That is why as we head towards the December 7th elections, it is one's
hope that the leadership of all the political parties will have the
wisdom to isolate the extremists in their midst.
Nothing will be gained by a recourse to violence during and after the elections.
The stability of our nation is a vital ingredient in the mix of factors
that investors - both local and foreign - take into account, when
considering whether or not to invest in projects in our nation.
Ghana can advance only when it is able to attract further investment
into its economy. The desperately needed jobs for the teeming millions
searching for meaningful employment, can only materialise when the
private sector is thriving.
It is therefore crucial that the presidential and parliamentary
elections pass off peacefully. To remain a magnet for investment, Ghana
needs to maintain its worldwide reputation as a stable and peaceful
democracy in sub-Saharan Africa.
And, that, dear reader, is in the hands of the leadership of all the
political parties competing to be given the people's mandate to govern
Ghana, after 7th January 2013. Ensuring that Ghana remains peaceful is
their patriotic duty. A word to the wise...
Tel: 027 745 3109.
Email: peakofi.thompson@gmail.com
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