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John Dramani Mahama, the president-elect, has stated that he feels a great sense of obligation to Ghana’s youth after winning the general elections on December 7.
During his campaign rallies, Mahama acknowledged the youth’s excitement and high hopes, describing it as a sobering reminder of the work that remains to change Ghana’s future and ensure a better living for all of its residents.
Mahama overcame his nearest opponent, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 4,657,304 votes (41.61%), to win 6,328,397 votes (56.55 percent of the valid ballots).
Mahama discussed the optimism of young Ghanaians in an interview with DW TV on Monday, December 16, saying he was greatly touched by their zeal.
“Looking at the faces of the young people I saw at all the rallies and the high expectations they have in our government, gives me a humble feeling and a sense of preparing to give it my best so that I can turn this country around and create a better future for our young people.”
“I call it reset in Ghana. We need a reset so that we can create a better environment for our young people to thrive and create enough opportunity for them to be able to realise their full potential.”
Mahama also pledged that his administration would concentrate on creating an inclusive atmosphere where all young Ghanaians, regardless of background, can dream big and achieve. He acknowledged that many young people in Ghana are struggling with a sense of hopelessness because opportunities are still elusive despite their talents and hard work.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
