In a compelling address at the Arise Ghana event held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra, South African politician Julius Malema expressed deep concern about the looming threat of corruption to Ghana’s democracy.
The founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) minced no words as he delved into the impact of corruption on the nation, emphasizing that corruption among public officials poses a severe risk to Ghana’s democratic principles.
Malema pointed out the disconcerting fact that Ghana’s struggle with corruption has led the country to seek multiple bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to Malema, this reliance on external assistance hands over decision-making power to the IMF, undermining the autonomy that should be enjoyed by Ghanaian leaders.
He argued that the very essence of a sovereign state is jeopardized when corruption infiltrates its core, denying Ghanaians the rightful benefits of the country’s abundant mineral resources.
Passionately advocating for a system where the wealth generated from mining activities directly contributes to the welfare and prosperity of the Ghanaian populace, Malema issued a stern warning about the consequences of present-day corruption. He stated that embezzling from the public coffers is essentially stealing from the future, with repercussions felt by the youth who will inevitably bear the burden of accumulating debt.
Malema called for a collective effort to combat corruption and safeguard Ghana’s democracy, emphasizing the need for a system that ensures the responsible and equitable utilization of the country’s resources for the benefit of its citizens.
