Dear Editor
AS a kid, I heard my seniors talk of a popular news feature titled: “Things that bother me” and another, “Uncle Stapie pon de people.”
Looking at our beloved country, I follow their line of argument. I am and from listening to others high and low, there are things that bother me. From the beginning, let me make it clear that, I am a solid, strong supporter of President David A Granger, the PNC/R, the Prime Minister and the coalition government.
Recently, I listened to Prime Minister Moses at the Ghana Day celebrations.
His address was powerful and showed an understanding of recent history and the urgent need for this knowledge to put us on the path to realise our objective of One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
His address should be made available to one and all, in particular, our young folk. With a show of a true guide, President David at the Seventh-day Adventist function called on us all to secure lofty values within the family unit, urging our men folk to be responsible fathers, strong, moral, bonded families, ensure a good community and a secure, safe society.
Again, this message needs to be repeated in schools, mandirs, mosques, churches and also shared among the media — commercial and social — and youth groups. Bravo to the Prime Minister and the press. But also, even as they point us in the right direction, some top officials and ministers seem seriously out of step.
The President is of a military and disciplined background. Nothing is uglier to see ranks out of step on a parade. Government is like a parade, we citizens want to see all top ranks (ministers and high officials) in step with our leader. Those who cannot or will not keep in step must quickly remove from the national parade.
Our leader and his number two must not fail us; they must not be guilty of the ill deeds of the previous administration and give the impression that we are now being chocked and tarnished by a new set of ‘blue-eyed boys and girls.’ Editors, we have dealt with a number of mis-steps, but these ‘ranks’ are still in place. No need for a recite of these unacceptable acts. The reshuffle was too mild. In addition, I write out of love for the President and the job he is doing.
Regards
Eric Mosely