- Ghana’s current situation was well-reflected in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address, according to Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, Executive Director of the Democracy Project. He accepted the tough choice to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance as well as the initiatives the administration had taken, such as exchanging debt for cash. The Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative and its effects on thousands of pupils since its commencement were also mentioned by the President.
- Dr. Osae-Kwapong pointed out that, considering the nation’s struggles with democracy and good governance as well as the military takeovers that have occurred in the area over the past two to three years, the President’s emphasis on security and its implications for elections and democracy in the West African sub-region were startling.
- He said that the entire security segment of the speech served as a reminder of the state of affairs in West Africa at the moment and that Ghanaians needed to recognize the precarious position their nation is in with regard to safety and security.
- When the President delivers his farewell State of the Nation Address the following year, a more accurate evaluation of his presidency, according to Ransford Brobbey, Associate Founder of the Institute of Applied Politics, Ghana, will be given. He applauded President Akufo-Addo for owning up to his mistakes and expressing regret to Ghanaians on many of his misguided economic initiatives.
- Dr. Osae-Kwapong concludes that President Akufo-Addo successfully addressed the security, democracy, and elections of the country in his State of the Nation Address, highlighting the significance of countering foreign threats and advancing democratic ideals.
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