Ghana's Journey and Personal Reflections

The speaker shares their journey from being born in Switzerland and raised in Ghana, witnessing political instability, and returning to Switzerland. They discuss their identity struggles and return to Ghana in 2008 to document the presidential elections. Despite challenges, Ghana successfully upheld democracy, teaching the speaker about identity and governance.

Where was the narrator born and where did they grow up?

• Born in Ghana, raised in Switzerland

• Born in Switzerland, raised in Ghana

• Born and raised in Switzerland

• Born and raised in Ghana

What significant event did the narrator witness in Ghana in 1979?

• An economic boom

• A military coup

• A presidential election

• A cultural festival

What was the narrator's main reason for returning to Ghana in 2008?

• To document the presidential elections

• To retire

• To visit family

• To start a new business

What did the narrator find surprising about Ghana upon their return?

• The lack of infrastructure

• The progress in democratic elections

• The decline in cultural activities

• The increase in population

What time did voters start lining up for the 2008 elections in Ghana?

• 7am

• 5am

• 4am

• 6am

What was the outcome of the first round of voting in the 2008 elections?

• No candidate achieved an absolute majority

• The election was canceled

• The results were disputed in court

• A clear winner was declared

How did the people of Ghana respond to the initial chaos during the elections?

• They demanded a recount

• They supported military intervention

• They called for peace

• They boycotted the elections

What comparison does the narrator make between Ghana and the US elections?

• The US elections were more democratic

• Both faced similar challenges but Ghana let the people decide

• Ghana's elections were more peaceful

• Ghana's elections were more chaotic

What lesson did the narrator learn from Ghana's democratic process?

• Democracy is only possible in Western countries

• Democracy is not suitable for African countries

• The legal system should always decide election outcomes

• The power of the people is crucial in upholding democracy

What did the narrator realize about their identity after observing Ghana's elections?

• They should move back to Switzerland permanently

• They should abandon their African roots

• They should embrace both their Western and African identities

• They should focus solely on their Western identity