Honor, dignity and pride are qualities that every nation should have in order to evolve in this world. Elements independent of money, without which you’re nobody. In this inspiring and captivating video, we see the pride of young Ghanaians who know their worth and refuse to be taken for a ride.
Ghanaian youth refuse to be ignored
Young people in the town of Damongo in Ghana were seen throwing away bags of rice that had been given to them. These young people deliberately refused gifts offered to them by NPP politician Samuel Abou Jinapor, a Ghanaian lawyer who represents their constituency in the country’s parliament. The latter is said to be corrupt and dishonest because he doesn’t keep his promises. During his election campaign, this MP promised many things to the Ghanaian community, but two years have passed and he has not kept any of these promises.
In the run-up to each election, candidates hand out gifts to the people, such as t-shirts, bags of rice, oil and even umbrellas, as part of their campaign to score points.
During the last elections, Ghanaian youth expressed their anger towards their government. They took it in turns to carry these bags of rice back to a hilux, which brought them back while ordering the politician to leave the vicinity with the goods immediately. In addition, the population expressed its urgent need for jobs rather than temporal rice donations. In this way, Ghanaians show their dignity and honor, and refuse to be treated like beggars.
Ghana is a country whose people know how to command respect, even though they are not rich. They are very different from many other African countries. How many African countries are capable of such acts? To say no to things that go against their moral values. Few will refuse these gifts on the pretext that famine is their daily struggle.
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Another example of opposition to government legislation in Ghana
A short while ago, the Speaker of Parliament opposed the words of the President of the Republic of Ghana. In fact, after the arrival of Vice President Kamala Harris to convince the Ghanaian government to legalize same-sex marriages, the Ghanaian president reconsidered his offer. To this end, the president of the parliament said he would never accept such a decision in his country. This act of bravery is very rare in other countries.
The reaction of Ghanaians as an example of how the rest of Africa can assert its values
This phenomenon is not confined to a single country. In many African countries, politicians use gifts to manipulate the population. They hand out T-shirts, soap and oil in a bid to win people’s support. This practice is shameful, because it devalues citizens and does not solve the real problems they face. What’s more, it shows the degree of begging that exists in Africa.
It’s important to stress that Africa is not uniform, and each country has its own characteristics and culture. The Ghanaians are showing that they are different and that they have honor. They refuse to accept gifts that won’t solve their fundamental problems. The reaction of the Ghanaians should serve as an example to the rest of Africa.
Honor, pride and dignity: undeniable values
Honor and dignity are essential in all spheres of life. Whether in politics, religion or personal relationships, it’s crucial to respect the values of honor. People who betray their nation, their people and their own words commit high treason and don’t deserve to be in a position of power. We must be ready to give our lives for our honor. Honor means refusing to work illegally, refusing to lose one’s values for the sake of money.
It’s also important to question the actions of political and religious leaders. Respect should not be granted automatically, but must be earned. People need to be critical and not accept actions that go against their values and the common interest.
Honor, pride and dignity are essential values in life. A nation without honor never wins a war. It’s important to remain critical and not compromise your values for money or personal gain.
Totally inspired by Zack Mwekassa’s video
