President John Dramani Mahama delivered his state of the nation address, outlining his government’s vision and plans for the country. However, after listening to the speech, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu. The president’s words, though eloquent, lacked the concrete actions and plans that Ghanaians so desperately crave.
As a nation, we are at a critical juncture. Our economy is struggling, our youth are crying out for employment opportunities, and our infrastructure is in dire need of upgrading. In this context, the president’s speech was disappointing, to say the least.
Rather than offering tangible solutions to our problems, the president’s speech was replete with promises and rhetoric. We were told of grand plans to revitalize the economy, create jobs, and improve our infrastructure. But, sadly, these plans were not backed by concrete actions or timelines.
Furthermore, the president’s speech failed to inspire the youth of our nation. As a government that came into office on the promise of creating employment opportunities, it is ironic that they are now sacking already employed youths. This is not the leadership we need.
In less than six weeks in office, the government has reportedly borrowed an excess of Ghs 59 billion, a staggering amount that raises serious concerns about our nation’s financial future. The lack of transparency and accountability in this borrowing spree is alarming, to say the least.
The president also failed to address the recent tragedy in Obuasi, where 15 innocent Ghanaian youth lost their lives in galamsey-related activities. This incident highlights the urgent need for the government to take decisive action against illegal mining and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
Moreover, the government’s use of state agencies to harass individuals lawlessly is a worrying trend that undermines our democracy and the rule of law. The return of “dumsor” (power outages) is another indication of the government’s inability to address our energy needs.
In conclusion, the president’s state of the nation address was a missed opportunity. Rather than offering a clear vision for our nation’s future, it was a rehashing of old promises and rhetoric. We deserve better. We deserve a government that is committed to taking concrete actions to address our problems, rather than just paying lipious service to them.
We need a government that is committed to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law. Anything less is unacceptable.
President Mahama’s state of the nation address has left many Ghanaians underwhelmed and questioning the government’s commitment to real change.