Madam Speaker, the ACDP would like to express its heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ghana with their country's celebration of 50 years of independence. Ghana, being one of the first African countries to obtain independence from colonial rule on the continent, at this stage of the African continent's history, is regarded as one of the most stable countries in the West African region. This is despite the independence history of military interventions from time to time. The country has been well-governed by a multiparty democracy since the early 1990s.
Madam Speaker, the economy of Ghana is fairly stable, being the second- largest producer of cocoa in the world, together with the export of gold. It has boosted the growth of the economy in Ghana, an average of 4% per annum, with 5,8% obtained in 2005. The economic growth is further boosted by strong developments in the agriculture and construction sectors. The ACDP wishes the nation of Ghana God's richest blessings. Thank you.