We must bridge gap between the rich and poor – Mahama

The President, John Mahama, has stated that
the gap between the rich and the poor must be
bridged to ensure equality among all
Ghanaians.
He called for vigilance in attempts to address
the issues of existing inequality in Ghana
saying, “the gap between the rich and the poor
must be bridged.”
According to him, every child in Ghana “must
have access to quality education, whether they
are male or female, or whether they live in the
village or they live in the city. Young people
must also be afforded the skills needed in
order to find gainful employment. Proper
health care must be available to all our
people.”
The president described these as “realistic
goals” which must be met because the lives of
Ghanaians depend on it.
He also pointed out that Ghana is a nation
“with the capacity and courage to achieve
whatever it is we dare to desire; whether it is
freedom or democracy or development.”
He expressed the willingness of his
government to fulfill the desires and needs of
Ghanaians.
Delivering the 57th Independence Day address
at the Black Star Square, President Mahama
noted that “the door we opened on 6th March,
1957, was not just a door to our future; it was
not just to our freedom…this is what we are as
Ghanaians.”
He mentioned that Ghanaians are “able to take
what other people consider impossible and
make it possible. We are not easily defeated.
We are willing to go the full distance in the
protection of our country and in service of our
dreams.”
The president declared his government will
ensure the ideals of the founding fathers of
Ghana are followed to the latter by providing
the basic necessities to build a decent life for
every citizen.
“This is an ideal we must, and will continue
working to achieve,” he said.