Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare or Face the Consequences: Archbishop Warns Ghana’s Political Leaders

The Founder and Presiding Archbishop of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, warns Ghana politicians to prioritise citizenry in this coming elections or else face the consequences.

He warned that if the country becomes unstable, Ghanaians could be forced to seek refuge elsewhere.

The Archbishop’s comments come after the Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, met with the Christian Ecumenical Council and called on the clergy to speak out against the lack of transparency in the upcoming elections.

Mahama accused the Electoral Commission and the Akufo-Addo government of appointing party loyalists to influential positions, which could affect the outcome of the election.

The Archbishop responded by saying that the clergy will not sit idly by as Ghanaians become refugees due to elections and political leadership.

“We were not raised in camps like any other country has suffered looking at Sierra Leone, Liberia, and other African countries where instability and lack of proper management and leadership scattered their citizens and so many of them have to find refuge in Ghana,” he said.

The Archbishop emphasized the need for political leaders to prioritise citizens’ welfare and address longstanding issues facing the nation.

He highlighted the significant pain and hardship in the country, noting the exodus of doctors and nurses.

However, he expressed hope that with transparency and fairness, the situation can be managed to prevent Ghanaians from seeking refuge elsewhere.

“We want to thank you for sharing with us your vision, we have a lot of concerns and we looking for the opportunity where will present certain questions to his excellency and your party to give us some answers because there are a lot of unanswered questions on our mind as stakeholders looking at the state of our country for the past 67 years,” he said.

The Archbishop also warned that Ghanaians are not gentle and do not like trouble.

He cautioned that if political leaders fail to manage the situation well, they may be playing with fire.

“Because when people are desperate and angry, they don’t care about what happens.

And angry and desperate people are very dangerous to manage and deal with,” he said.

He further emphasized that Ghana is a country with a rich history and culture, and its citizens should not be taken for granted.

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“We believe that we should be in a better place than we are today.

We believe that after 67 years, Ghana should be better than it is today,” he said.

The Archbishop’s comments come at a time when Ghana is facing numerous challenges, including economic instability, corruption, and political tensions. The country is also preparing for general elections in 2024, which are expected to be fiercely contested.

In response to Mahama’s allegations, the Electoral Commission has denied any wrongdoing and has called for calm. The government has also dismissed allegations of bias and has called on opposition parties to present evidence of any wrongdoing.

The Archbishop’s warning serves as a reminder that Ghana’s political leaders must prioritise citizens’ welfare and address longstanding issues facing the nation. The country’s stability and progress depend on it.

The country’s stability and progress depend on it. As Ghana prepares for general elections in 2024, it is essential that political leaders prioritize transparency and fairness in their dealings.

Only then can Ghana avoid the potential consequences of instability and unrest.

In related news, a group of civil society organizations has called on political leaders to prioritise transparency and accountability in their dealings. The group has also called on citizens to remain vigilant and demand accountability from their leaders.

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