What Is Your Idea Of Ghana? Mine Is A Place Of Possibility Just Like Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia – Djaba

Joseph Osei Djaba

Before you start reflecting on your idea of Ghana, can you proudly say, “I LOVE GHANA”? If you just did, then you are Ghanaian at heart or by birth. Watching the American Republican Convention in Milwaukee, I noticed a recurring theme: the idea of America that our Yankee compatriots cherish and love, a diverse land of possibilities and conquests.

This made me think about what my Ghana is. Did you know that the current Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, was once a taxi driver in the UK? He juggled multiple jobs to get by as a student abroad. Despite the lure of greener pastures, his most significant responsibilities and opportunities came from right here in Ghana.

Today, he stands on the brink of becoming the next president of Ghana. Why blame him for his faith and service in the possibilities that lie ahead for all of us? Dr. Bawumia, a man of quiet determination, has played a pivotal role in digitalizing our systems, embodying the potential of our nation. He may not be the loudest political figure, but he has consistently excelled in his tasks with precision and competence.

Dr. Bawumia’s story exemplifies the Ghanaian dream, showing that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things here in our homeland. My Ghana, Ama Ghana, is a place of peace and creation, where the soil itself nurtures the most courteous people on earth. We are uniquely blessed and poised to lead the continent in peace, justice, and prosperity. Our identity is divinely bestowed, not something studied or adopted. I echo Dr. Bawumia’s belief that our best days are ahead, and whatever is positively conceived in this land is possible. Courage fuels our resilience, while fear, if allowed, can undermine it. To the pessimists, I say leave us be. We are a nation on the rise, unstoppable with Dr. Bawumia at the helm. If you think Russia is where you will launch your memoirs, leave us to bask in the blessings of “God bless our homeland Ghana and make us great and strong.” God’s providence has granted us this beautiful land to thrive and honor our ancestors’ legacy.

Shame on those with parochial agendas who want to sell us out; they are not true Ghanaians. As Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s life shows, our beginnings do not dictate our endings. Our Ghanaian spirit of peace and courtesy will endure, and we will push forward. Despite the current economic challenges, Dr. Bawumia can lead us to development, digitalize our economy, and create a million jobs in his first term as president.

Conclusion
This election is crucial in our history. Ghanaians face a choice between new and old, progression and retrogression. Remember, in the face of great adversity, the children of God were instructed to charge forward, not retreat. Miracles happen with progression, not stagnation. We must move forward, no matter how tough it gets. I choose to march towards possibilities with Dr. Bawumia. We may not fully meet our future expectations, but we know who holds the future—the same who gave us this prosperous land with the largest gold reserves on earth. Just as we began with reflection, let’s end with another thought: Despite our modest size on the world map, we have the largest gold reserves. Something to ponder. On this golden note, I proudly say, “I prefer gold to silver!” and I LOVE GHANA!