Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has expressed grave concern over Ghana’s deteriorating economic conditions, warning of dire consequences if urgent action is not taken.
Speaking at a meeting with John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and members of the Christian Ecumenical Council in Accra, Archbishop Duncan-Williams highlighted the alarming trend of healthcare professionals leaving the country in search of better opportunities abroad. “There is too much pain and suffering in this country. All our doctors and nurses are leaving this country. And we just pray that things will be well handled and managed with transparency and fairness so that we will not end up being refugees in any other country,” he stated.
The Archbishop emphasized the need for effective measures to address the root causes of these hardships, cautioning that without proper fairness, honesty, and transparency, the situation could spiral out of control. He also dispelled the notion that Ghanaians are inherently passive, suggesting that the current hardships could lead to unrest.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams also stressed the importance of maintaining peace to prevent violence during the upcoming elections. He advocated for concerted efforts to ensure socioeconomic stability and well-being, thereby mitigating the risk of Ghanaians being compelled to seek refuge in foreign countries due to internal strife.
Former President John Dramani Mahama urged the church to speak out on issues surrounding the 2024 electoral process, expressing concerns over matters related to the Ejisu by-election and the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. He emphasized the need for the church to advocate for neutrality and ensure a free and fair election, underscoring the critical role the church plays in upholding democratic principles and promoting justice within the electoral framework.
