Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, Founder and General Overseer of Perez Chapel International, has expressed grave concern over the recent wave of coups across Africa, warning Ghanaian leaders of the implications for the nation’s stability.
Delivering his sermon during the December 31st Watch Night Service, the Archbishop stressed that Ghana must learn from the political unrest in the sub-region.
He noted that the proximity of these events serves as a wake-up call for the country’s ruling class.9,
According to Archbishop Agyinasare, there is a visible shift in the priorities of the younger generation.
He observed that many young people are losing faith in traditional democratic processes, prioritising economic security over political systems.
“There are coups happening in the subregion. They must concern us. The youth of our generation are no longer committed to democracy. They want governments that secure their future.”
To illustrate this shift, the Archbishop pointed to the immense popularity of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso.
“During the inauguration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the visiting head of state who received the loudest applause was Captain Traoré of Burkina Faso. On social media, he has become the ideal leader for many African youth because they perceive him as someone helping his people rather than looting from them.”
The Archbishop issued a stern caution to politicians against corruption, transparency failures, and the pursuit of personal gain.
He criticised the trend of officials accumulating vast wealth shortly after entering office.
He noted that the youth are watching people enter public office and suddenly own multiple houses within four years.
This display of sudden wealth leads the younger generation to believe that “getting money” is the only goal, regardless of how it is acquired.
Mentioning a recent attempted coup in Benin, he warned that the regional atmosphere remains volatile and that Ghana’s democracy should never be taken for granted.
Archbishop Agyinasare concluded by urging leaders to prioritise their mandate of providing security and good governance. He maintained that unless politicians move away from self-interest and toward delivjuering tangible results for the populace, the foundation of democracy remains at risk.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
