The Priest in charge of Said Mary’s Parish in Asamankese of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Reverend Father James Buah-Nkwantabisa has said in Ghana under the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party Administration, if you do not card bearing Member, there is no job for you.
According to him, floating Voters pass through these parties protocol before they get a job and said despite the good certificate and experience of some people, seeking a job in Ghana have been politicized.
Speaking at Asamankese Saint Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday, the priest, who was recently transferred from Akroso Parish to Asamankese, said such immoral acts are occurring in Ghana because most leaders used different means to achieve power and positions.
Reverend Father James Buah-Nkwantabisa said some people also passed through protocol and hardship before becoming leaders and gaining employment so they feel insecure and the only means to secure power is to retaliate whiles others are bullying and exploiting innocent people.
On Education in Ghana now, Father Buah-Nkwantabisa expressed worry over the politicization of Education, adding, “The more Ghanaians become s ignorance, the more rulers continue. I am not a politician and I don’t speak politics but the free SHS policy is good but the beneficiaries are not having the quality. The investment into it is not enough. Recently, I am Father Ekow Mensah went to Asamankese Said Thomas Senior High Technical School and I was surprised to see some free SHS beneficiaries under a tree in a Town like Asamankese. Although I don’t have a kid I want the good for you here and all Ghanaians so let’s face reality and talk about the challenge,” the priest said.
He called on parents and guidance in the church to advise their kids in school to study hard for better grades before they go to any priest to lead them to seek Admission or a job.
The Catholic priest said protocol without qualification is unjustifiable and if you face reality, you cannot force someone for admission and a job due to your relationship with him or her, although, the World has turned protocol.
Referring to the Bible on protocol issue, the priest quoted “Mark 10:35-45- Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask. What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.” “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?” “We can,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Kofi Atakora