President John Mahama has said that every anniversary of Ghana’s independence should serve as a moment for reflection on the legacy being built for future generations rather than just a celebration of past achievements.
Speaking during the 68th Independence commemoration at the Jubilee House, President Mahama called on Ghanaians to move beyond lamenting past failures and instead focus on how well national resources are being stewarded for posterity.
Rather than perpetually decrying our failures, every anniversary of our independence must present an opportunity for us to account for the legacy we are building for the next generation,”
Mahama stated on Thursday, March 6.
We of this generation are merely custodians of this country and its resources. They have been entrusted to us to manage wisely today for the generation of tomorrow.”
He urged leaders and citizens alike to ensure that Ghana’s independence story is not one of missed opportunities but of continuous efforts toward progress.
According to him, history will not be kind to those who fail to make meaningful contributions to national development
Posterity will not accept our failures or take them kindly,” Mahama warned while assuring that “As President, I am committed to providing bold leadership and the clarity of vision needed to navigate the turbulent economic waters we are currently sailing in while safeguarding our future.”
Mahama had on Tuesday launched a national economic dialogue to navigate the country’s economic growth path.
Addressing participants in Accra, Ghana’s capital, Mahama stressed the importance of the meeting that would seek solutions to Ghana’s recurring economic challenges.
He said that formulated strategies to put the country back on a sustainable growth path would be addressed.
“We are gathered here to reclaim our country’s economic strength to make us a beacon of progress on the African continent, not only a beacon of democracy but a beacon of economic prosperity,’’ he said.
The president underlined the crucial role of governance reforms to improve transparency and accountability, urging collective responsibility in rebuilding the economy.
“I vow to do everything in my power to steer this nation toward a brighter and more prosperous future,’’ he said.
Mahama also called for proposals on structural reforms that would address needs of the private sector to make it the real engine of growth to create jobs for the sprawling youthful population.
“The road to economic recovery will be challenging, but we must not relent in our desire to rebuild the Ghana we all want.
“I am committed to ensuring that the lessons learned from this dialogue session will shift the decisions we make in the years ahead,’’ he added.
Under the theme of “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together’’ the two-day dialogue brought together government officials, business leaders, development partners, labour unions, and other actors.”
