As much as some may have decided to live in denial, perhaps a way to cope as times have become really hard for all, no level of partisanship will insulate any of us from the plagues and harsh realities that the failing economy has come with. The debt restructuring programme tailored for domestic bondholders is like a pebble in the shoes of Ghanaians.This is so ridiculous and feels like a dream.
In the heat of all the turmoil, our president is bent on building a cathedral. If he has failed woefully in building an economy, what could be the source of his motivation of building a cathedral for God. At least I know pleasing humans is far more easier than pleasing God. What happened to our dear president? What happened to our priorities as a nation? I am at a fix.
As I judiciously manage what I have in hand, I can’t help but share my daily experience. Each day my phone rings, my heart beats faster as it is most likely to be another contact that may eventually say the words “can you do me a favor”. No disrespect intended but times are really hard and people who respect themselves, very independent, responsible and self reliant have been humbled by the difficult times and can’t help but ask for financial assistance from others. People are becoming destitute. “Helpers” are looking for help themselves so how can they even be helpful to others?
And I have seen and heard divided opinions about the popularity of religious fellowships like “Alpha Hour”.However, this is very much a sign that things are hard.The religiosity of Africans appreciates in the face of hardship.Religion remains “the opiate of the masses”.
In times like this, it is surprising that government is still showing opulence and seem detached from the terrible experience of the masses.It feels Ghanians are being taken for granted and government seems insensitive.Times are hard yet decisions of our leaders continue to be bad.
Couple of days ago, two ministers resign from the present administration,with the hope of being elected as presidential candidates for the 2024 elections.Well wish them the best.
I am sure the president will soon make appointments to fill the void. However, as a well meaning Ghanaians, Mr President, may I know when you intend to shrink your government? Ghanaians are growing LEAN but your government is not LEAN. Ghanaians are struggling to eat three square meals. The pattern for eating lately has become 011,101,001,010 for many.
Why will you be defiant in down sizing your herd of elephants to have a LEAN government? Many ministries in your government are a duplication of others and a wastage. This may save the taxpayers money and inspire confidence in resuscitating the economy but you have taken an entrenched position.
With 30 ministries, packed with 30 ministers and about 2 or 3 deputy ministers. 16 regional ministers with their deputies and more who haven’t given Ghanaians value for the tax payers money and yet they remain leaches on our economy.
This is a government of “elephants” who have a big appetite naturally so it has taken a fortune to maintain them.Now they are eating Ghanaians out of their own home.A lot of ministers and ministries bring nothing to the table and are white elephants.Yet our government refuses to downsize.
The economy we have toiled to build is facing structure failure.The weight of running the government in itself is to huge.It is costing tax payers too much and the president must be bold to down size his cabinet. GHANAIANS ARE GROWING LEAN,BUT THE GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO BECOME LEAN.
May God help Mother Ghana.
Source: Dumenu Charles Selorm
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