I have keenly observed the recent happenings in our country and have not commented on any so far, even though it is within my preview as a citizen and a pastor, governance, Leadership and policy expert. However going by the respect I have for my fellowing and judging from my previous posts on issues of state, politics and religion I deem it fit to pen down some few thoughts for discerning minds.

First I must commend the President of Ghana His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, The Finance Minister and his team, the Governor of Bank of Ghana and other market sector players who have helped to so far stabilize our cedi against other foreign currencies. Although it has in a way affected some investors who have their investment in dollars and other foreign currencies that were highly performing against the cedi. This move has invariably not only helped to stabilize our cedi but has significantly helped to reduce our external foreign debts and given our economy some breathing space at least, this to me deserves some commendation and for that I say God bless you Mr President and all involved, ayekoo.

The move of the newly instituted Gold board in the area of our natural resources especially gold regulations has also been laudable not to mention the cocoa sector and other areas of our economy. If this good move by the government should continue I have no doubt that our economy will be robust and competitive in the years to come.

The most saddening reality in the face of all this is the recent isolated cases of our Chief Justice impeachment trail and court banter, the arrest of chairman Wiuntomi and the sit down strike of the minority caucus in parliament, not to talk of the war in Bawku. Although these unfortunate events are not new to us especially in the face of the kind of politics we practice in this nation, one would ask when will we as a people, state institutions and politicians learn to deal with issues in an appropriate and acceptable manner without carrying foul, blaming or flex muscles if indeed we want our country to move forward for the benefits of all and posterity.

Ghana has come a long way from independence until now, but it seems we have not learned to detach ourselves from sentiments, political intoxication and divisions, tribal politics, injustices, political mind games, blame game, superiority complex and crying foul when we need to be fair to each other and view situations holistically and not when it favors us or not.

Every civilized nation and serious of development has cherished tolerance, rule of law, fairness, justice, equitable playing field for all, fair criticism, accountability and probity beyond self, societal status, tribal or party affiliation.

It is about time we as a people puss to reflect on our actions and ask ourselves what is the Ghana we want? Is it about the interests of few above the majority of Ghanaians? Is power entrusted into our hands for the protection of the weak and vulnerable or for the oppression of one another? Is it in our collective interest to allow state institutions and the rule of law to function without political interferences and threats? Is it possible to have a balance of power without prejudice and violence?

I agree Ghana like any other nation is still maturing and it’s my belief that one day we will fully evolved and trust state institutions and allow them to do their work in fairness irrespective of which government is in place.

In conclusion as a citizen who believes in the rule of law and have a firm belief in our president and governance systems I will not comment on the issues of the chief justice impeachment trail and that of Chairman Wuntomi because justice will eventually serve it’s cost and the chips will fall where it may, so let’s all keep still and trust the process, engage, keep praying for the best and learn from all these.

God bless Ghana our beloved homeland.