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In a scathing wake-up call, Sefwi Asawinso-based advocate cites 1992 Constitution and Act 936 to demand an end to blind politics in Western North Region.
Prophet Dr. Wisdom Aha of Believers Weapon Ministry has issued a blunt challenge to the youth of Ghana’s Western North Region: stop trading accountability for party loyalty, or keep suffering the consequences.
In a widely circulated statement titled “The Hypocrisy Among the Youth: The Politics of Accountability, Not Loyalty,” the advocate and cleric argued that the region’s political discourse is “deeply troubling” not from a lack of leaders, but from a lack of citizens demanding answers.
Quoting Ghana’s legal framework, Dr. Aha reminded citizens that power originates with them. He cited Article 1(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which states that sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana, and Article 41(f), which makes it the duty of every citizen to protect public property and expose misuse.
“Why do we fear to question them?” he asked. “Accountability is not insult — it is a constitutional right.”
He reinforced the point with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), noting that the law mandates citizen consultation in development planning, transparency in decision-making, and participation of the people in local governance. “When we ask questions, we are not being disrespectful. We are enforcing the law,” he stated.
Dr. Aha described what he called “the dangerous game of party politics” from personal experience: “When Party A is in opposition, they see me as their ally because I speak against the ruling government. When they come to power, they now see me as an enemy, because I still speak.”
He was unequivocal about his position: “I am not for Party A or Party B. I am for DEVELOPMENT. If you do well, I will praise you. If you fail us, I will hold you accountable without apology.”
He reserved sharp criticism for what he termed “hypocrisy among the youth,” noting that some who shout “accountability” today become worse than those they criticized once given small positions tomorrow. “We cannot fight corruption today and practice it tomorrow,” he said.
The statement listed common excuses he wants to end: defending bad roads, justifying poor healthcare, and excusing lack of jobs — all because of party colors.
His verdict: “Defending failure is betraying your future.”
Rather than only critique, Dr. Aha laid out steps for citizens in Western North,
Ask constitutional questions at town hall meetings Citizen participation under Act 936
Demand answers based on Article 20 Fair treatment in development & compensation
Insist on transparency and accountability Core requirement of Act 936
Track promises vs. delivery Article 41(f) duty to expose misuse
Educate fellow youth on their rights Article 1(1) sovereignty of the people.
Dr. Aha closed with a direct message to political actors: “I am not a politician. I am not controlled. I cannot be silenced. If you perform, I will celebrate you. If you take the people for granted, I will challenge you fearlessly.”
To the youth, he added: “Do not attempt intimidation. Truth does not bow to noise.”
He concluded that until citizens “love development more than politics,” leaders will continue to exploit their silence. “Western North must rise, not in noise, but in KNOWLEDGE and ACCOUNTABILITY,” the statement read.