IN THE MELTING POT: GHANAIANS ARE ONE.

It is time and again an awe to see over 25 million people come to be part of a common goal despite our differences. Although with the population four times less than Ghana, some countries are not able to bury their differences internally , unite and allow peace to reign.

As people who themselves are one and believe in a common destiny, a “simple” election cannot divide us.
Due to our intrinsic borne peace, babies born today can attest to this simple truth that they would prefer a peaceful atmosphere to a violent one. This is put to test again on December 7 this year.

The following are some factors that divide and unite Ghanaians.

Politics: it is one of the numerous factors that can bring about disunity in some countries but in Ghana, differences in political ideologies are buried to obtain peace in the end. For instance belonging National Democratic Congress(NDC) does not make one an enemy to those in the New Patriotic Party(NPP) and other parties.

Ethnicity: This is another factor that is suppose to divide Ghanaians but this has been thrown to the dogs for unity to prevail. It is intriguing to see an Akan falling in love with an Ewe, a Dagaati and other ethnic groups without any barrier. This will also help in the peace building process.

Religion: We are expected to be referred to according to our religious backgrounds but Ghanaians are good at defying this due to a common identity we would want to build. All religions in Ghana believe in a Supreme Being(GOD). For instance, a Muslim has no difficulty working with Christians or living on the same compound and vise versa.

Natural resources: Natural resources can equally divide Ghanaians but it has been swept under the carpet for national development. People living on lands endowed with gold do not demand for greater percentage of the proceeds out of mining likewise others with different natural resources.

Gender: This is one area some nationals are divided over but the situation in Ghana is totally different as one’s gender does not make him or her a “victim” in any situation. For instance, men and women move together freely without any hindrance. This is a bit different in some countries.

Football clubs: With our affiliation to certain football clubs, our rivalries are always felt in our speeches and deeds but are left on the field of play and a sense of common belonging becomes the order of the day. For example supporting Aduana Stars does make me an enemy to those supporting Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

The following are others that unite Ghanaians despite our “wild” differences.
National Flag, National teams,Currency-Ghanaian Cedi(GH₵)disaster, creating a good impression about Ghana, warm reception to foreigners,boarding schools and many more.

In a “melting” pot called Ghana, every single identity and differences are dissolved with one thing branding all Ghanaians: PEACEFUL.

Violence is not in our DNA!

PEACE must always REIGN!

GHANAIANS WILL UNITE COME DECEMBER 7!