Unity in our diversity

Although Ghana has enjoyed a long time of political stability with Ghanaians remaining one of the few nations in Africa that seem to really understand the practice of democracy,Ghana still remains a country divided heavily by partisan politics. This has eaten into every fibre of activity in our country that one begins to wonder whether our unity as a nation is really sustainable. It seems every sector of our nation is immersed in partisan politics to the point where declaring one's stand could make him or her a possible victim of discrimination.
However, one begins to wonder whether these stalwarts of these political parties who see others of different political dispensation as 'enemies' really take time to observe how politicians treat each other whenever they meet up. It is always beautiful to see our politicians and dear leaders at peace with each other whenever they meet at various public functions and gatherings. They seem not to be the very people who were tearing at each other's throat the previous night on the radio station.

President Mahama with Nana Akuffo Addo

But what are we to learn from this? Clearly Ghanians must begin to realize that the relationship portrayed by the politicians on our various media outlets whenever they are called to speak for their parties should not be a reason for us to start discriminating against one another on grounds of political party support.In fact, their demeanor on various television and radio stations should simply be taken as a mere act to defend the various policies proposed by their various political parties ultimately with the aim of developing our nation. However most people tend to misconstrue these actions and take it as justified reasons to stigmatize and bear pathological hatred for people belonging to different political divide.In deed we all realize during after-sessions of the on-going court case how leaders of the N.P.P. and N.D.C. laugh heartily with each other even though they are contesting each other in court. Does it not dawn on us that these politicians are merely actors and actresses on stage and friends off-stage and thus should not cause us to hate each other?

Sir John and Genera Mosquito

In fact it is disheartening when one begins to hear stories about married couples who are at loggerheads with each other due to different political dispensations. Do they not realize that it is this diversity that strengthens us as a nation? Or that it is this diversity that helps to make any government accountable? Ghanaians open your eyes! This is merely hatred developed from a movie show played by these politicians!
In deed for our nation to develop all hands must be on deck. We should ignore these propaganda and work hand in hand trusting one another to move our great nation forward.