Elections in Ghana are like a baby longing for breast with all his/her might. I remember vividly writing an article in 2013 titled The Beauty of Democracy (https://www.modernghana.com/news/468007/the-beauty-of-democracy.html) just after ELECTION 2012 hullabaloo and I must re-emphasize that Ghanaians proved to the world that it still stands tall when it comes to democracy. Nevertheless whiles the winners were celebrating their successes; the unfortunate or unlucky ones were sharing tears unabatedly about their inability to chalk success. Never did anyone know that the static four years interval between the general elections was as fast as the blinking of an eye and now, I present to you,’’ELECTION 2016’’’
I personally called it, the Fall of a Man!!! Because, assuming the incumbent president looses the election, then he becomes the first President of the fourth Republic who only enjoyed a term presidency .Secondly if the largest opposition candidate fails again this time to clinch to the highest office, then he also wins the accolade of the biggest opposition candidate that has tried the presidency three consecutive times but to no avail. Moreover the third largest opposition party’s candidate who is well known for his business and entrepreneur skills has a last chance to redeem his image of becoming president. Now juxtaposing the various candidates’ political campaigns and rallies, one can draw a simple analogy that the future seems bright for the candidates especially the incumbent and the largest opposition however, my fellow Ghanaians please tell someone to tell someone that, this election is Nine (9) months pregnant with surprises hence people should be ready to embrace it.
This shock from the elections outcome would precipitate some politicians to tighten their fellowship with their Maker (God), whereas some would surrender their life to Christ/Allah, others will be emotionally bankrupt and physically dumbfounded with suicide lingering in the chambers of their membrane. At this juncture is the point where family and friends-care matters most because any least uncaring attitude can results to ‘’death’’.
The chemistry of the Ghanaian electorate is still a mystery yet to be discovered because the silent majority is not willing to voice out his/her preferences not until the Election Day. Lastly before I pause this write up and start a day journey to my electoral area, I want to say that in spite of the political tension in the country, the ordinary Ghanaian respects democracy and will never indulge in anything that will dent the image of mother Ghana, We love each other because God first loved US.
God bless Ghana.
