A Catholic priest, Rev Fr Louis Cecilia Adu-Poku has warned President John Dramani Mahama that Ghana is “not going the right direction”, urging him to listen to people who will tell him the truth and make decisions in the interest of the country.
Rev Fr Adu-Poku of the Archdiocese of Kumasi issued the warning during a church service, while criticising the government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey”.
The priest said illegal mining had worsened under Mahama’s administration, despite the president’s pledge to tackle the menace within his first 100 days in office.
“Respectfully give listening ear to people who will tell you the truth. This nation in all indication is not going the right direction,” Adu-Poku said.
“You promised to stop Galamsey within your first 100 days, we’ve gone beyond that… Galamsey has worsened under your tenure,” he said.
Adu-Poku also criticised what he described as attacks on people who openly raise concerns about the government, saying some citizens were insulted or targeted on social media for speaking out.
He urged Mahama to listen to what he called “discerning voices” and take decisions that would serve the national interest.
The priest also warned of what he described as efforts by unidentified actors to influence the direction of the country from behind the scenes.
“Some of us have prayed. And we know people who are working behind the scenes to turn this nation over,” he said, without identifying the individuals or groups he was referring to.
Addressing Mahama directly, Adu-Poku said the president had only a few years left in office and urged him to use the remaining period to build a positive legacy.
“You have a few years to leave the scene. It is either you allow God to make a name with you or disgrace yourself before you leave the scene.”
“On our part we are going to pray for you because God has chosen us to do that,” he said.
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