President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to reject divisive politics and embrace unity in nation-building, warning that growing political polarisation threatens the country’s social cohesion and democratic culture.
Delivering his New Year address, the President emphasised that partisan divisions should not overshadow the shared identity of the nation.
“There is no NPP Ghana. There is no CPP Ghana or NDC Ghana. There is only one Ghana,” he declared.
President Mahama highlighted how political mistrust between supporters of different parties is increasingly undermining national unity, distracting from pressing challenges such as unemployment, infrastructure deficits, and access to healthcare.
He urged citizens and political actors to prioritise patriotism over partisanship, stressing the need for healthy competition without enmity.
“Let us reject the politics of division and embrace the patriotism of nation-building. Let us disagree without being disagreeable. Let us compete in the marketplace of ideas without treating our opponents as enemies,” he said.
While acknowledging Ghana’s proud history of peaceful political transitions, President Mahama noted that recent electoral cycles have witnessed heightened polarisation. He reiterated that democracy thrives when political rivalry strengthens, rather than weakens, national unity.