President John Dramani Mahama has asked Ghanaians to unite in writing a chapter in Ghana�s history which future generations will consider the most pivotal of them all.
He made this appeal during his New Year address to the nation.
Speaking from the Castle on New Year�s eve, the president said �as we welcome this New Year with its infinite promises and possibilities, we also welcome the now blank page it offers us. I call on Ghanaians especially our youth to be an active part of nation-building, to take ownership of this country and join in the authorship of its story, our story, I call on all to leave your mark on that page.�
According to him, though Ghana experienced many challenges in 2012 it overcame them with unity.
�Ghana experienced loss and grief of a nature it had never known before with the sudden death of president Atta Mills and former vice president Aliu Mahama, but Ghana also experienced patriotism and unity that has not been seen since the days our independence.�
He added �2012 was the year Ghana in which we rediscovered hope, Ghana displayed strong economic growth, one that attracted the world�s attention. Through the better Ghana agenda, we made sure and steady progress in critical areas of development.�
He also praised Ghanaians for remaining united after the December elections.
�Like most elections the world over, this was a hard contest, yet by and large all the debates, disputes, differences in opinion were handled peacefully and with respect for the right of others and the rule of law. This in itself, is proof that Ghana�s democracy is true and is flourishing. It is the health practice of democracy and the constant application of its ideals that moves a nation closer and closer to the perfection of its democratic system. Every challenge to Ghana�s democracy is an opportunity to strengthen it.�
President further expressed his faith in the state institutions saying �I believe in Ghana�s institutions and the good men and women who labor to bring integrity, efficiency, modernity to those agencies. I believe in the dedication of our government, the executive, parliamentary and judicial branches to maintaining transparency and to working for the advancement of the will and well-being of the people of this country."
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