African politicians lack consciousness, and Ghana is in a leadership crisis, according to Prof. Adu-Gyamfi

Ghana, according to political science expert Prof. Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, is experiencing a leadership crisis.

He believes that none of the candidates for the leadership of the country are concerned about the demands of the people.

Ghana is experiencing a leadership crisis because none of the new leaders are conscious—and by conscious, I mean cognizant of pan-Africanism. I’m talking about African socialism,” he stated.

He emphasised that Ghana and other African nations are currently experiencing neo-colonialism.

“As Nkrumah said, we are currently in the final phase of imperialism because our leaders have lost all empathy. They are unaware of the need to develop the African community, the African continent, the African mind, the African brain, and the African intellectual, according to Prof. Adu-Gyamfi on Nhyira Fm’s Kuro Yi Mu Nsem.

In his words, those in positions of authority act selfishly and turn government into a family business once they are in place. They steal money to better themselves, their families, and their enterprises.

He added that politics in Ghana and throughout Africa are a disgrace because officials amass fortunes at the expense of the common people.

“Our politics are not interesting to study. Look at the rate at which coups are occurring right now in French West Africa. This is significantly dependent on two key elements. First, due to colonial agreements, the French steal millions, if not billions, of dollars from Africa every year. Secondly, our own politicians steal from the populace and divert money away from our shores to hide elsewhere.

They take on ministerial responsibilities and acquire a variety of mansions within a year. Do you perform magic? Even Jesus Christ could not create palaces out of nothing, he said.

He said that failing to develop young minds was a contributing factor in the situation.

“Because it doesn’t further our own interests, we are not allowing intelligent and devoted young brains to serve. You and I won’t be summoned to service as a result. They won’t pick somebody to disrupt the current quo, the political scientist said.