For ages gone by as we are told by
the pages of history, man has postulated varied ideologies in an attempt to formulate principles in ruling the masses
of the people. Modern political ideology exalts democratic
governance and implements it by making policy out of “majority” decisions “the
general will”.
Two sides to the issue of
governance are summarized by a Political commentator who said, ‘The most
democratic government cannot honour the wishes of all its people neither can the
most dictatorial deny them all’. That notwithstanding,
in keeping with modern political ideology which on a daily basis is being
promulgated by the world’s powerful nations, the path of democracy is the
better option for a developing nation like ours, Ghana.
Human social organisation is really
imperative. Learned people have stated this fact by saying: Man is “political”
by nature.
After man has attained social
organisation and civilisation has thus become a fact, people need someone to be
at the helm of affairs. Someone from among men because any other being may fall
short of human perceptions and inspiration.
This explains the difference
between the ruler and the ruled in all countries of the world who in their bid
try to weave a social structure of
prosperity in their respective societies.
Both rulers and the ruled in any society must be well advised that the
most expensive thing they are honoured by their creator is life. Once man has
been endowed with life, he must be willing and for that matter strive to put
down a worthy legacy for up-and-coming generations. The future of this nation
lies in our hands.
Therefore the government and the
good people of Ghana must put their efforts together like bee-made honey to
heal the wounds of the nation. Governments must always make sure that the “national
cake’ is evenly distributed. Above all, put the economy on a sound footing and
most importantly consolidate the rule of law so that the citizenry will have a
taste of good governance.
It must be noted that the path of
democracy is greased with the slime of personal opinion, apathy and caprice. War
of words is certainly better than war of arms. This is true democracy. Ghana must
ride along the path of democracy ad-infinitum.
SULEMANA HARUNA
