On December 7, Ghana will elect a new government-a historic step as we enter the second quarter of the 21st Century facing both immense challenges and boundless opportunities on our journey toward.

As we look towards the next twenty-five years, the question looms: What will it take for us to achieve a prosperous and equitable society.

The answer lies in an old African proverb that speaks to the three guiding principles we need: courage, sense and insight.

First, we need courage to inspire leadership that will govern selflessly, safeguard our democracy and implement sound policies.