Ghana’s national issues, such as galamsey, have been neglected for far too long, with politicians showing a lack of commitment to addressing them.
Engineer and Policy Analyst, Michael Kosi Dedey, has criticized Ghanaian politicians for their priorities, stating that they demonstrate a greater interest in elections than in tackling challenges of national interest. This criticism comes on the back of the recent Akwatia by-election, which saw a significant deployment of security personnel and ministers.
The Akwatia by-election, won by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Lawyer Bernard Bediako Baidoo, highlighted the disparity in resource allocation between elections and national issues.
Over 5,000 police officers were deployed to ensure the election’s success, along with ministers and other security agencies. In contrast, the fight against galamsey has not received the same level of attention or resource allocation, raising questions about the priorities of Ghanaian politicians.
Mr. Dedey’s comments are a call to action for Ghanaian politicians to re-evaluate their priorities and allocate resources more effectively to address the country’s pressing national issues.
He emphasized that the amount of resources deployed for elections is phenomenal, but when it comes to addressing national issues, the same level of interest and resource allocation is not present. The Engineer and Policy Analyst accused politicians of prioritizing their personal ambitions over the well-being of ordinary Ghanaians.
The issue of galamsey has been a longstanding problem in Ghana, with severe environmental and social implications. The criticism from Mr. Dedey highlights the need for politicians to prioritize national issues and allocate resources accordingly.
It remains to be seen how Ghanaian politicians will respond to these criticisms and whether they will make a concerted effort to address the country’s national issues.
By prioritizing elections over national issues, politicians are perpetuating a cycle of neglect and undermining the country’s development. Mr. Dedey’s comments serve as a reminder that Ghanaian politicians must re-evaluate their priorities and work towards addressing the country’s pressing national issues.
