A governance and political historian Nana Osei Piesie has admonished leaders in Africa to emulate good and ethical standards whenever they are in government with the aim to better the lives of the ordinary people.
He made the call during a phone in discussion on Adekye Mu Nsem breakfast show on Tuesday.
The political historian and analyst stated that happenings regarding the death of the one of the Longest serving Monarch’s Queen Elizabeth ll serves as a learning curve for emerging leaders to emulate.
Mr. Osei Piesie was of the view that it is imperative for leaders across the sub region to recognise the suffering and toils that its people are going through and put forward pragmatic initiatives to deal with issues of bread and butter which have bedevilled the continent for ages.
He cited profligate spending and unnecessary posturing as being a crucial setback of leaders across the Africa sub region.
The Demise of the Queen of England has re -awaken debate on best standards needed to protect persons in the continent who are wallowing in abject poverty since the biographies of the late Monarch of Britain have been epitomized as a leader who shy away from opulence lifestyle and lead by example which is worthy of observation in contemporary leadership.
World leaders across the world have send commiserations to the families and allies of the late Queen of England and also honoured invitation to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth ll.
In a viral video in circulation revealed world being bused to witness the final funeral rite of the late Monarch in the United kingdom. Though some persons have express commendations on the arrival of these heads of state, others have also chastised them to overly neglecting their primary role in the ensuring that human security have eluded the people.
Africa has been rated as a continent with well endowed resources but what many contend is the bad governance and indecisive leadership which seem to have thwarted the progress on the Continent.
The political Historian called on the likes of President Akufo-Addo together with his counterparts from within Africa and the world to eschew wasteful expenditure and deliver on their mandates by providing basics necessities of life for the citizenry. The political analyst said though the Queens’ death is a painful and regrettable one , lessons could be learnt and positive feedbacks emulated especially by persons in the sub region.
Story by: Alexander Nana Dogbe / Ahotoronline.com
