Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Klottey Korle Member of Parliament, has advocated for greater accountability in Ghana in order to eradicate the impunity culture. She emphasized that the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government must concentrate on resetting and recalibrating the country's path in her impassioned speech at Tuesday's 43rd anniversary of the 31st December Revolution.

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings emphasized the value of consequence management as a means of making people answerable for their deeds, whether they were right or wrong. "This will help us rid ourselves of the psyche of impunity that some people have," she stated.

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings, who won her third parliamentary election on December 7, emphasized the need of upholding the values of responsibility, integrity, and humility that served as the cornerstones of the Revolution that resulted in the Fourth Republic.

"If the foundation on which this Fourth Republic was built was not strong enough, Ghana would have descended into chaos by now," she said.



She went on to say, "It is time we honored our heroes for their moral courage and chastised those who exploit their power to devastate and enrich themselves at the expense of this nation's citizens. This nation's resources are not intended for a single family, ethnic community, or political party.



A Sacred Order



Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings lamented that her father, the late Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, was not present to see what she called the beginning of a new era in Ghana.



She called the mandate that the Ghanaians gave the NDC "sacred and solemn," especially in light of the current global instability and democratic reversals.



"We need to show that we are on the path of righteousness and towards a sustainable future where the integrity and dignity of Ghanaians are assured," she stated. "That is what the NDC represents, and that is what the people of Ghana are expecting of us."



She pleaded on Ghanaians to see themselves as part of the answer and to work together to put the nation back on course. "We must not allow arrogance, pride, and hubris to fill our hearts because of an electoral victory," she said.

A Hurt Country

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings bemoaned Ghana's current situation, calling it a "broken family and a wounded nation" that is divided by corruption, nepotism, and partisanship.

She pointed out that "the tsunami of the NPP government over the past eight years" has affected every aspect of society.

"We are duty-bound to do what is right by the people of Ghana for the sake of those who died in pursuit of our liberty and for the sake of generations yet unborn," she stated.

In his reflection on Ghana's tenacity, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings described how, despite the forced expulsion of millions of Ghanaians from Nigeria in the 1980s, the country defied predictions of collapse because of its capable leadership and obedient citizens.


"Good followership is as essential as good leadership for good governance," she said.

Restoring the Glory of Ghana

Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings emphasized the importance of group accountability, saying, "Having capable leaders is insufficient. As citizens, we must also make sure that we are holding ourselves and our leaders responsible and on the straight and narrow.

"This is the only way we can bring Ghana back to her former glory and make her the pride of this continent once more," she continued.

"Unfortunately, the regime in power has used our democracy as a weapon against us. Democracy is not about that, and it is our grave responsibility to return the people's power.

An Appeal for Self-Reflection

In order to make Ghana a better home for present and future generations, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings urged Ghanaians to reflect deeply on how they might all work together.

Other notable speakers at the event, which took place at Nungua Town Park, included Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Member of Parliament for Krowor, NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and NDC General Secretary Fiifi Kwetey.