WEEP NOT, MOTHER GHANA

Tears stream down my face as I read news stories on mob action and suicide. The list is updated, as each month has a record of deaths; which is caused by mob action at different places in the country. The court is handling some mob action cases, nonetheless, victims console themselves with the arrest of culprits and await judgment. In recent times, incidents are contradicting the hospitality nature of the Ghanaian society.

The history of mob action cannot be overlooked since the literate or illiterate, rural area or urban area, have undeniable records of mob action. Many a time victims are identified as armed robbers, thieves or murderers by the mob, on the contrary some victims have committed no crimes. Victims who survived could be counted in the country since lynching was the final stage. Will I be the next victim of mob action? Posterity, I think I need to learn kick boxing for self-defence and act like characters in action-packed movies.

Every society has its flaws hence political leaders as well as religious leaders should implement policies to curb this act. On the threshold of democracy in the country, she was applauded and supported, nonetheless the Ghanaian seems to lose trust in the social institution. Some people claim that mob action in Ghana is caused by Police who do not perform their duty in honesty and loyalty.

The advocacy of “say no to galamsey” is yielding positive results as the fight continuous. Posterity, why is the Chinese Embassy making donations to Ghana Police Service and Attorney General’s Department, claiming to be strenghthening ties. I hope the Ghanaian lives faithfully to the words of the National Pledge.

Listen keenly, Ghana lost her son due to mob action and the nation is mourning, I lay my pen on the desk for our next chat.