Kumasi, Ashanti Region – Apostle Kweku Appiah, the Head Pastor of the Faith Outreach Ministry located at Kumasi Oforikrom has delivered a searing indictment of Ghana’s political parties, unequivocally stating that their unfulfilled and vain campaign promises are directly responsible for the country’s persistent challenges.
In an exclusive interview, Apostle Appiah reacted to the protracted Bawku chieftaincy and land disputes.
He lamented that solutions have remained elusive, leaving residents in perpetual fear and insecurity.
He asserted that political platforms have become a mere stages for grand often used to deceive and make pledges that politicians conveniently discard citizens once power is transferred to them.
The clergyman further highlighted the devastating impact of illegal mining locally known as galamsey.
He sorrowfully recalled the tragic loss of eight government officials who perished in a military plane crash while on a national assignment to seek solutions to this menace.
On this solemn note Apostle Appiah extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed hope that the good Lord will rest the souls of the eight former government officials with perfect peace.
He questioned the sincerity of political efforts when such sacrifices are made yet the galamsey crisis continues to escalate seemingly beyond control.
According to Apostle Appiah, Ghana as a country must transcend dirty politics and recognize that the primary objective of any winning political party should be to serve the people in line with its campaign promises.
He expressed regret at the observable trend in Ghana where politicians in their quest for power make big promises” only to profoundly disappoint citizens once they gain office.
Citing both the Bawku conflict and the illegal mining issues, Apostle Kweku Appiah noted how political parties have politicized these grave matters for a very long time by repeatedly giving assurances that they would solve the problems once and for all if voted into power.
But what do we see in the country today? the outspoken Minister of God rhetorically asked.
Bawku fighting is escalating whilst illegal mining activities have worsened and getting out of hands.
Apostle Kweku Appiah reiterated a stark warning: If politicians continue to take Ghanaians for granted about their false promises, then where is the country heading?
He pointed to the widespread lack of job opportunities which he described it as a ruining the lives of the youth forcing many young men into armed robbery and young women into prostitution.
A situation he described it as “unfortunate especially given that job creation is a constant fixture in political campaign rounds.
What do politicians value Ghanaians with their false promises? he passionately questioned and emphasized that the erosion of trust between the governed and the governors.
He strongly advised that it is now time for politicians to shift their focus squarely onto the welfare of the citizens who brought them to power.
The era of lip service amidst false promises must end, he concluded.
