Accra: Private legal practitioner and former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Obiri Boahen, has expressed deep concerns about Ghana's future, attributing the nation's uncertain path to decades of poor governance, widespread corruption, and unfulfilled political promises.
According to Ghana Web, Boahen fears for the nation's future despite its vast natural resources and human capital. "I always say that I am more than 60 years old, and at any moment I may go into my grave. But when I look at the things happening in this country, I weep for Ghana because the future looks bleak," he said.
Boahen criticized both the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) for falling short of the expectations they set while seeking political power. "When I compare what the NDC promised and what the NPP promised, and I look at what some of their leaders have done in this country, I become very worried," he stated.
He emphasized that his criticism was not aimed at a single political party, asserting that both major parties share responsibility for the country's current challenges. "It will be dishonest on my part to say that because I am an NPP member, my party has done nothing wrong. No. We must be honest with ourselves," he added.
Reflecting on Ghana's post-independence journey, Boahen lamented that the country's abundant resources, skilled workforce, and strong institutions had not led to the level of development many citizens had anticipated. "When we gained independence, we had the resources, brilliant intellectuals, and strong institutions. We had every opportunity to become a prosperous nation, but look at where we are today," he lamented.
Boahen further criticized successive governments for failing to curb corruption and improve the delivery of essential public services. "The NPP comes to power and leaves. The NDC comes to power and leaves. We keep rotating governments, yet corruption continues, public funds are stolen, our roads remain in poor condition, and hospitals still lack essential medicines," he said.
He warned that unless Ghana's political leadership embraces greater accountability and reforms its approach to governance, the country's prospects would remain bleak.