Political Transition in Ghana: Substantial Lessons for Africa

With the attainment of independence, Ghana had as main goals, Freedom, Unity and Prosperity. Unfortunately, the first 30years of the country¿s political life as an independent state with her lofty dreams turned largely nightmarish characterized by economic hardship and military coups. The ¿Black Star¿ of Africa became an example of a failing African State engulfed with corrupt, incompetent, and repressive governments presiding over and promoting political instability, stagnant economy, broken down infrastructure and decaying society. However, with the reemergence of the democratic wind of change in the 1990s, Ghana has been gaining remarkable positions in the democratic index. This book sets to investigate the main trajectories characterizing the peaceful political Transition and by extension charts the path for democratic consolidation in Ghana's Fourth Republic. It employs an experimental research design involving the collection, presentation, and analysis of data through relevant documents, texts, observations, and interview proofs.