The leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah, says that Ghana's fight for democracy was driven by more than just the mere desire for political freedom.
According to him, Ghanaians expected economic freedom as well.
Mr Yeboah noted that while the freedoms of movement and speech within the law are important, the most fundamental reason for choosing democracy was the belief that it would lead to a better life for the people of Ghana.
A recent Afrobarometer report has highlighted growing dissatisfaction among Africa's youth.
The findings indicate that young people are frequently marginalised in governance decision-making, leading to increased frustration.
Speaking on the JoyNews AM show, Mr Yeboah said, “Over 30 years and NPP and NDC, I mean 32 years, 16 years, 16 years for development, and people are questioning what the result has been.
"The other day somebody was saying we don’t like elections. Of course, if you are hungry and you are weak, is the most sensible thing being out there screaming, when you can preserve some energy in order to see tomorrow. That is where we are.”
Mr Yeboah stated that some citizens cannot afford three meals a day.
He pointed out that while Ghanaians need to make sacrifices and are already doing so, corruption is driving them to consider alternatives to democracy.
“When you are sacrificing, and you see Bryan Acheampong buying your hotel. You see Cecila Dapaah packing billions in her home, and nothing comes out of that, and corruption scandal after corruption (scandal). I mean... we are humans; we begin to look out for other options that may substitute."
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