Stop playing these tribal cards!

By achieving an almost uniformity in development, Ghana has proven to the international community that it was not for nothing that the country agreed to embark on the path of nationhood at independence.
And as a nation, Ghana has attained lots of respect in the international community due to the unity of purpose that exists here. This unity has been our main soft power in the comity of nations and we have really benefited from it.
National Stadia in this country were given a facelift when in 2004 the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration decided to name various national monuments in the country after patriotic citizens who distinguished themselves in various fields for the country.
The celebration of 50 years of unity was a great indication that Ghana was matured for development even in the sea of chaos that is sinking Africa. The nation, indirectly, communicated to fellow developing countries that unity is keen for development.
However, the once united country is now on the verge of disintegration as individuals and groups who are tribally inclined are trying to infiltrate the body politic of this nation with their selfish tribal ambitions.
Today takes a strong stand against the decision of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to re-name the magnificent sporting edifice Accra Sports Stadium and it is time we called the Accra mayor to order.
The re-naming of the stadium based on so-called petitions of tribally inclined individuals and groups means that we are shamefully approving of their operations in the country, and also calling on all like-minded individuals across the nation to do likewise.
At least, common sense should tell us that we are slowly calling for the disintegration of the nation by encouraging selfish individuals to propagate their tribal sentiments in the country.
And we should not be shocked when we wake up one day to the news from other parts of the country that national edifices in their respective regions should be named after people from the region. This, we believe, will not do the country any good.
Having appreciated the negative effects of this re-naming episode on the unity of the nation, Today therefore believes that government will not approve of such a decision.
We in fact take a strong exception to the shameful decision and further call on Ghanaians to treat the infamous decision with all the contempt it deserves because we cannot sacrifice nationhood on the altar of tribalism.
At least, we should show to the younger generation that if there is anything to die for, then it is Ghana because a nation that does not honour its heroes and heroines is not worth dying for.