Dr. Sam Ankrah Challenges Ghanaians to Arise and take charge of their destiny

DR. SAM ANKRAH’S POST-INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE.

Countrymen and women!

As we observe 67 years of independence from colonial rule; and 30 years of our 4th Republic this year, we are faced with only one soul-searching question – where are we now and where are we headed from here?

A man or woman whose lifetime was favoured with enviable resources must possess some substantial wealth to boast of, by age 66. A 30-year-old man or woman, blessed with strength and enviable heritage, must have a prosperous future to look forward to. But that is not the reality of our Ghanaian 66- and 30-year-olds today.

Our struggle for independence apparently only moved us from one colonial master who lived many miles away, and handed us into the hands of neo-colonial masters who live right here among us. Since then, our leaders, our own blood, have hoodwinked us, using political colours and symbols to buy our support, only to leave us dry and clueless and on our own: each man for himself. So, the question now is, what would Ghana’s story be by the time she’s 70?

Countrymen, the current fraternity of our political class cannot and should not be the ones leading our nation into that 70th milestone. They have proven for 30 years that they just don’t care, neither do they have what it takes. It has always been and would always be about them and their close families and friends. Expect nothing new. It will not change.

So, my fellow Countrymen and women, it’s time to look deep into ourselves and redirect our destinies in our favour. I’m sorry to break this to you, but it’s time for us to rise up and fight for our nation’s independence one more time. This time, it’s a fight for our independence from the neo-colonialist rule. Enough Is Enough! Rise up and join the struggle. Independence Now!

These are the words of one of the Independent Candidates running for Presidency of the Republic of Ghana in the upcoming elections schedules to occur come December 7, 2024 in Ghana.

Dr. Samuel Ankrah has become a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics, captivating the nation with his bold ideas and charismatic persona. An economist by profession, Ankrah’s entry into the political arena has received reactions from the established order, challenging the dominance of the two main parties – the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The investment banker, global business strategist, and development economist with more than 20 years of experience in providing fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership to business organizations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and across Africa is on a journey to occupy the highest office of the land.

Breaking the Duopoly

Frustrated by the perceived lack of fresh perspectives and effective solutions offered by the traditional parties, Ankrah decided to take matters into his own hands. In 2023, he announced his decision to run for the highest office in the land as an independent candidate.

In his words; “I made this decision fully aware of the potential challenges it may pose for my lifestyle, family, personal security, and business interests. But I place myself on the altar of service to Ghana today, responding to the call to serve my motherland with all my strength, expertise, and experience gained as a trained leader,” said Dr. Ankrah.

Dr. Sam Ankrah is one of the personalities to look out for in Ghana’s upcoming elections to take the country to a better place. As a good population of Ghanaians have expressed a gross disappointment with the past governments who have always left the country in a worse state during and after their respective tenures.