Ghana Rising with Nuong Faalong- Need for tolerance in Ghana’s Fourth Republic
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
3News
Since the establishment of Ghana's Fourth Republic in 1992, the country has been recognized as a beacon of democracy in West Africa. Over the years, Ghana has experienced successive peaceful elections, earning global acclaim for its stable democratic processes and smooth transitions of power. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have emerged as the two dominant political forces, shaping the nation's political landscape. While Ghana's multi-party system and active public discourse are often celebrated as models for other African nations, there are underlying issues that threaten the very fabric of its democracy: growing intolerance among political party supporters, the proliferation of smear campaigns, and increasing polarization. The Challenge of Upholding Peace Pacts:
A significant aspect of Ghana's electoral process is the signing of peace pacts by political party flagbearers before general elections.