by king Amoah
The Head Pastor of the Faih Outreach Ministries in Kumasi Oforikrom, Apostle John Kwaku Appiah has cautioned Ghanaian politicians to stop using the United States and the United Kingdom as benchmarks for Ghana’s economic reality.
In an interview with the Correspondent Apostle Appiah criticized the political rhetoric that frequently draws parallels between Ghana’s stagnant economy and the progressive, developed economies of the West.
According to the clergyman, these comparisons are not only inaccurate but it should be viewed with outright contempt by the citizenry.
The comparison he said must also be served as a total diversion from the internal failures of leadership.
A Gap in Civilization and Values:
Apostle Appiah indicated that the achievements of the US and the UK are rooted in centuries of historical civilization through a culture of lawfulness and deep seated intolerance for corruption.
These countries are far ahead in civilization, he stated and stressed that their success is not a product of luck, but of tangible principles of hard work, transparency and an unwavering commitment to human rights.
He emphasized that for Ghana to compare its current economic state marked by stagnation and mismanagement to these global powers is both intellectually dishonest and misleading.
The Problem with Lip Service:
The man of God expressed worry that despite Ghana being abundantly endowed with natural resources and a capable labor force, the country’s development remains stalled.
He blamed this on a political culture dominated by lip service where leaders prioritize rhetoric over the practical application of the 1998 Constitution and other state laws.
Political lip service has become the order of the day,” Apostle Appiah noted..
Politicians claim Ghana can become like America or the UK, yet they refuse to practice the very things that make those countries strong.
The Lessons from Malaysia:
To illustrate his point, the Apostle referenced countries that were once on par with, or even behind, Ghana such as Malaysia.
While these nations have utilized strategic planning and discipline to catapult their economies into modernity, Ghana remains trapped in a cycle of regression.
He attributed this economic setback to widespread greed: and culture where personal gain is prioritized over national interest.
Dirty Politics: A system that fosters hatred and division rather than development, he observed.
The pastor further than cited the ack of transparency and absence of accountability in the management of public funds.
A Call for National Repentance:
Apostle Appiah concluded that the path to transformation of Ghana does not lie in comparing Ghana to foreign powers but in an internal audit of the nation’s moral and legal character.
He asserted that Ghana will only begin to thrive when its leaders and citizens alike would fear God and prioritize the truth, and adhere strictly to the rule of law.
