Speaking on a recent Springboard your virtual university broadcast, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu delivered a critique of Ghana’s political landscape, stressing the urgent need for integrity and accountability in national leadership.
He drew attention to a troubling pattern in which politicians from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are appointed to public office despite facing ongoing investigations for alleged corruption. “I am not saying they are guilty because I don’t know. But I believe investigations should be concluded before such appointments are made,” he stated. “Integrity isn’t about shortcuts. Let the system determine credibility, not the ruling party.”
Beyond corruption, Prof. Asamoah-Gyadu condemned the culture of hostile political campaigning, particularly when it involves threats to the livelihoods of opponents. “How can destroying other people’s livelihoods be a campaign message?” he asked, urging citizens to hold leaders accountable.
His message reinforced a call for a new political paradigm anchored in ethical governance and citizen responsibility. He urged Ghanaians to be bold in questioning authority and to demand higher standards from those in power.
“Integrity matters. Leadership matters. The future of Ghana depends on a society brave enough to insist on both,” he concluded.
This address stands as a wake-up call to the nation, reminding citizens that Ghana’s political future rests not only on the leaders elected, but also on the values that society chooses to uphold.
About Springboard, Your Virtual University
Springboard, your Virtual University is a weekly motivational and personal development broadcast hosted by Rev. Albert Ocran. It airs every Sunday at 7 PM on Springboardzone (YouTube) and Joy FM, and at 9 PM on Joy News TV. The ongoing Thinkathon series brings together thinkers and leaders from various fields to explore the power of ideas in shaping society.
By Genevieve Mensah