Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged politicians to take Ghanaians’ aspirations seriously, citing Kenya as a cautionary example.
Speaking at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi, Iddrisu emphasized that failing to address the public’s concerns adequately could lead to unrest similar to the recent violent protests in Kenya.
“I don’t want to encourage a Kenyan example in Ghana,” he said. “But the political elites, including me, must be guided by developments in Kenya not to take the aspirations of the Ghanaian people for granted and not to take the concerns and legitimate issues of the populace for granted.”
He highlighted the lack of basic amenities in many parts of the country, such as good roads, potable water, electricity, and functional educational facilities. He reminded politicians that addressing these issues is their responsibility, whether they serve as president or MPs.
“There are many parts of this country that are still looking for good roads, they don’t have access to potable water, they don’t have access to electricity, and the educational facilities are not functioning the way they should. That is what you elect us to do, whether as president or MPs, that is what you require us to do,” he stated.
As the December 2024 general elections approach, Iddrisu encouraged the youth to speak up when necessary and to prioritize the country’s interests. “If things are not right, speak up that they are not right regardless of whether it is this party or that party or this person or that person. You must speak out on what is good and what is right for this country because you love your country,” he urged.
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