Mercy360 Blog of Saturday, 28 December 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Bishop Titi-Ofei's open letter to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama is a heartfelt and thoughtful message, urging him to approach his second term in office with humility, purpose, and a renewed commitment to the people of Ghana .
The Bishop emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the successes of Mahama's predecessor and building upon the foundations laid, rather than demonizing them. He also stresses the importance of fostering unity over division and letting actions speak louder than words to heal national divisions .
Bishop Titi-Ofei passionately pleads with Mahama to prioritize Ghana's most vulnerable citizens, including farmers, market women, and transport operators. He urges the President-Elect to create sustainable opportunities by encouraging entrepreneurship, industrialization, and investment, and to support small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen agriculture, and improve access to affordable credit .
The Bishop also calls for a firm but fair stance against corruption, urging Mahama to prosecute officials who misuse public funds irrespective of their rank. However, he cautions against using accountability as a guise for persecuting political opponents .
Ultimately, Bishop Titi-Ofei encourages Mahama to focus on creating lasting policies and initiatives that benefit future generations, rather than pursuing transient accomplishments. He reminds the President-Elect that his legacy will be defined by the positive changes he brings to the lives of the people, and urges him to seek God's strength daily and lead with compassion, fairness, and humility .