President-elect John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern that confidence in democracy is diminishing among Ghana's youth.

According to him, many young people believe that democracy has not been the best system of governance, as they are not being provided with adequate opportunities.

He stressed that it is high time everyone comes together to restore the lost trust in democracy among Africa’s youth.

John Dramani Mahama made these remarks at the Assemblies of God Church in Tamale.

“We need to be selfless so that we can regain the trust of our young people in the belief that democracy indeed works. It will be 32 years since, in 1993, we gathered at Independence Square to start the 4th Republic.

The 4th Republic has been the most enduring republic in the history of Ghana because it has lasted for so long. Yet, many of our young people still believe that the country is not working for them and is not creating opportunities for them.

So, on January 7, when we all go to Independence Square, even though I will be the center of attention, lifting that sword and sitting in that chair, it is all of us lifting that sword together. I pray that our country, Ghana, becomes great and strong,” he said.