Ben Novak

Some years ago, Ghana chose the path of democracy and that has paid off as showed in its current economic growth rates. The country is continuing to nurture its democracy, grow political tolerance and shape its internal political wrangling while taking advantage of its stable political atmosphere.

Since the Consultative Assembly drafted Ghana’s current constitution in 1992, politics have evolved a lot. Among other things, the constitution defined the terms and rules for elections and re-elections in the country.

Ghana was colonised by the British around the 1870s and was under colonialism for centuries. The country gained political independence in March 1957, thanks to years of political negotiations, making it the first country in sub-Sahara Africa to be freed from colonialism.

Ghana is a country whose people are almost similar to those living in neighbouring countries. Still, Ghana is noted for a burgeoning democracy, peaceful changes in governments between political parties and a respected constitution.