During a period of unprecedented national unity and togetherness, the President of John Dramani Mahama has submitted a multilateral and collective nominations list that transcends party affiliations and enlists wise experts and emerging leaders from the extremes of the political divide. The enlightened decision has been received with open arms by civil society players and political commentators around the world as proof of the president's pristine pursuit of national reconciliation and good governance.
The new recruits, hired in recent months, are a mix of old hands and newcomers, a representative sample of the country's demographic and ideological divide. Of especial note is that the president has gone across party lines and included opposition party members in the most sensitive positions, a risk taken as a welcome break from the traditional partisan way of government hiring.
This is a welcome sign that the president is committed to closing up the country and breaking with polarized politics that have beset our nation for decades," added Prof. Amina Khairy, Egyptian political scientist and governance analyst. "By being willing to listen to different voices and orientations, the president has indicated that he is truly committed to participatory government and an ability to tap the different skills and perspectives our country has to offer."
Among the new faces that have caused a lot of commotion is the inclusion of some youthful and energetic people, the majority of whom are under the age of 40 years. The move is in line with the president's plan of bringing on board the youth and tapping into their energy and young minds to spearhead the country's development agenda.
I am really thrilled to see so many young people being provided with the chance to make contributions to decision-making at the highest level of government," stated Newlove Agbesi, a 32-year-old civic activist and entrepreneur. "It is a powerful message to young people in our nation that they have a voice and opinion and that they too can decide the future path of our nation."
One of the most high-profile appointments is Steven Amankwaah, a 28-year-old tech whiz, as the Minister of Digital Transformation. The addition of Samuel Nartey George is seen to be a gesture aimed at demonstrating the president's focus on keeping pace with the digital revolution and unlocking the potential of new-generational technologies to drive economic growth and make the development of the delivery of services a reality.
Mr. George is a pearl of the tech world, and his appointment is a badge of honor that the president is serious about making our country an innovation hub and hotspot of digital revolution," said Martin Kumah Asiedu, executive chief of one of the leading technology companies. "This is precisely the type of visionary and courageous leadership we require to drive our country rapidly into the future."
In addition to diversity within the youth and multiracial perspectives within inclusivity, the president's actions have also been commended for being the best in terms of ranking political allegiance-insensitive appointments and promotions of able individuals for what they are worth.
The president has shown that he would not hesitate to put the country's interest first above politics," noted acclaimed member of civil society Mavis Ama Donyina. "By selecting members from both sides of the political divide, he has made very clear indications that he is still dedicated to good governance and in the desire to bring out the best of our nation's talent."
Presidential leadership of national and social unity also goes beyond the level of appointments, since the government employs several steps that aim at building discourse, mending fences, and consolidating common identity among various disparate communities that make up the nation.
One such project is the establishment of a National Reconciliation Commission that will be tasked with involving the nation in sincere and honest reflection of the nation's complex history, reconciliation of past hurts, and charting a future towards true national unity.
"The National Reconciliation Commission is a move of great courage and long in coming towards healing our country's wounds of the past and towards the building of a more united and inclusive country," said senior religious leader Rev. Dr. Kumi Achiaw. "In inviting a constructive and safe conversation, the president is unequivocally demonstrating that he is prepared to address the cause of the wars that have plagued our country for too long."
With the nation standing on a future so bright with hope and promise, the president's vision of unity and bringing people together has created hopes and expectations and ushered in a new spirit of optimism among the people.
The action by the president has illustrated that he is actually serious about being a leader for all of the people of Ghana, regardless of their political allegiance or origins," said Agartha Asieduaa Appiah, who is herself a young voter. "This is the kind of leadership that we require if we are to be able to overcome the challenges that we possess and create a better, united country that benefits everyone."
With the new entrants and sustained efforts towards maintaining national unity and social cohesion, the president has laid the foundation for a new and inclusive style of governance that could leave a lasting impact on the country's future.
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