NPP's Awal Mohammed attributes support for military rule to lack of historical education
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Awal Mohammed of the NPP suggests that growing public support for military rule in Ghana stems from a failure to educate younger generations about the nation's political history. Speaking on Joy News, he noted that many individuals advocating for military governments have not personally experienced periods of political instability and thus do not fully grasp the potential consequences. Mohammed emphasized that political instability has historically hindered Ghana's development, citing how interruptions to democratic governance disrupted national development plans and impeded economic progress. He referenced Kwame Nkrumah's seven-year development plan, suggesting its continued implementation post-overthrow could have benefited the country. Mohammed believes that those who lived through military interventions and political upheaval would be disinclined to support a return to such a system. He concluded that recent survey findings should prompt politicians, educators, and state institutions to intensify efforts in explaining the importance of democratic governance.
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