The Changes I would Like to See in my Country (WASSCE English Article)

Write an article, suitable for publication in national newspaper on the topic: “The changes I would like to see in my country.” (WAEC WASSCE 2002). 

The below is just a sample of a written article for publication in a health magazine. You can use it to model yours. 

THE CHANGES I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN MY COUNTRY

Recent frequent changes in government, brought about by the inefficiency of the various governments, have resulted in disillusionment for almost all citizens of the country. With their sights set on becoming president, candidates often make empty promises to the voting public. For this reason, the government is unable to address the most pressing problems facing the population. I hope that by writing this piece, I will be able to reach out to the majority of our country's political leaders and make clear to them the reforms we would like to see implemented in our beloved homeland.

First and foremost, we need to reinstate the once Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education. If I may say so, education serves as the backbone of most modern nations. By making elementary and secondary school education free and mandatory for all children in the country between the ages of four and twelve, the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education helped alleviate financial stress for newlyweds and their young families. Although the concept of Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) has been around for a while, its implementation has been delayed. The reactivation of the FCUBE is a goal shared by all responsible adults.

We, the people, would also like to see improvements made to infrastructure like access to clean running water and reliable power grids. The aforementioned fundamental conveniences have the potential to drastically improve various domestic settings. When these services are not available, it can be devastating to small businesses. About 75% of small-scale industries rely on electricity, making reliable electricity service a top priority for their CEOs. Considering this, the public will applaud the government if it successfully seizes the most recent "dumsor-dumsor."

Another thing I would like to see the government do is put a stop to the recent uptick in crime rates across the country. I applaud the police for keeping the country secure and tranquil. However, their efforts for the country have been called into question in light of the recent crime wave. 

The provision of pro bono services to the less well-off who cannot afford the services of legal counsel is another reform I would like to see implemented in my country. Pro Bono is a situation where a person who cannot otherwise afford a lawyer is given access to one at no cost or a greatly reduced fee. Free legal representation for the poor whose cases are sent to the legal system is one of the changes that will lead to a more peaceful society. By ensuring that these individuals receive a fair trial, we can ease the strain on their families at the same time.

My final wish for the country is a more equitable distribution of its resources. Something new is looming over our beloved homeland, and it has to do with the unequal distribution of the country's resources. The enormous sums of money given to those in positions of power, such as lawmakers and ministers of state, are responsible for this shift. Because of this, there is a great deal of discord in most neighborhoods. Workers in the foreground frequently complain, prompting strikes from labour unions in the state. As a result, peace will prevail across all of the country's unions if their resources are distributed fairly.

When these reforms are fully implemented, the entire country will change, and political stability will follow. If the president really wants to make the country more stable, he should implement my suggestions.

Adieu, Ghana!

Nana Bediako

ABC SHS

(SSS 3)