Former President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians to eschew greed and divisiveness in all sectors as the nation marks 66 years of Independence.
In wishing the nation a happy and a reflective 66th Independence the former President indicated that political leadership has a greater responsibility towards making Ghana great and strong again.
“Happy and a reflective 66th Independence Day to us all. We can, obviously, make our independence from colonial rule count if we put our minds to the task and eschew greed and divisiveness in all sectors of our national life. I also know political leadership has a greater responsibility towards making Ghana great and strong again,” Mr. Mahama wrote on his Facebook page on March 6, 2023.
He continued: “I, therefore, urge every Ghanaian including members of government to acknowledge our common but differentiated roles and responsibilities in order to deliver our best service to build the Ghana we want together.
“Happy Independence Day!”
Meanwhile, Former President John Mahama has urged President Akufo-Addo to sacrifice funds being used to organize this year’s Independence Day celebration to fix the shortage of child vaccine that has hit the country.
Mr. Mahama who was speaking during an interaction with party delegates in Mepe in the North Tongu Constituency of the Volta region, Saturday, said he was left worried when he read about the vaccine shortage in the media.
He believes the elaborate celebration is needless in the face of all the economic challenges that currently confront the nation.
”Today I was very sad when I was reading in the media and it said that for the very first time in the 4th Republic, since 1992, today we are short of some childhood vaccines.”
“For the first time in our history, I mean the elderly can’t get their bond, children can’t get their vaccinations and then I was coming from Ho, Aɖaklu, they are cleaning the place, they brought military vehicles and are coming to land at the Ho-Airport to celebrate Independence Day.”
“Independence day for who,” Mr. Mahama questioned.
“That money they are using to celebrate Independence Day could have been used to buy vaccines for our children,” the former President added.
He further stated that the shortage of vaccines for polio and measles means the country is headed for a disastrous experience should there be an outbreak.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
