Something is happening in Africa. Slowly, and almost imperceptibly a democratic revolution might be under way. Over the past six months, we have witnessed an unprecedented spate of turnovers in leadership, strikingly in countries not exactly reputed for smooth successions.

This is a historic week in the world as far as democratic transitions are concerned.

Change has come to Ghana. Following Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, fellow septuagenarian President Akufo-Addo has come to office on the back of a campaign messaging centred on change.