Only we can rescue ourselves

THE notion that politics is a dirty game is counter-productive to active citizenry. Politics affects all aspects of our lives. Actually, this is aimed at developing apathy, and most of the population remains ignorant.

Let’s be steadfast against this evil of not knowing about crucial matters that affect us daily.

Good returns on the taxes we pay can be enjoyed if we hold those we put in positions of power to account. This happens when we gather reliable and factual information. It then allows us to contribute meaningfully to our surroundings – our families, communities, country and the world at large.

Politicians rub their hands in glee when they succeed in keeping us ignorant, so that they can easily manipulate us.

We are fed gushing lectures on

Africa Day but poverty, hunger, suffering, no rule of law and other social ills continue unabated in 54 countries.

Conflicts have displaced us from our abodes and native countries, and we have perished in large numbers. Politicians are unaffected by this and live in the lap of luxury. Let’s share pertinent information about what we know and dispel their propaganda.

This will stir up the inner spirit of solidarity to power us to stand firmly against devastating scourges.

It’s 66 years since Ghana became the first African country to be set free from the handcuffs and fetters of colonialism. But we’ve only lies, greed and corruption to show from our own black governments.

Let’s wake up from slumber. No one will save us except ourselves.