Ghana is inching towards civil upheaval - Dr. Osei

Dr Akwasi Osei, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Mental Health Authority (GHA) has asserted that Ghana is inching towards civil upheaval.

Dr Osei described as sickening the reported cases of alleged corrupt deals by public officials.

He noted: “It is very sad for this country. Corruption in this country is worrying and when you are a patriotic citizen, you will be worried and sad at the level of corruption in this country.’’

According to him, the culture of impunity in this country has also contributed to the canker stressing that, leadership in this country has also been a factor.

He cited Tanzania as an example where the leadership has cracked the whip on corruption and has admonished leaders in Ghana to crack the whip, punish corrupt officials to serve as a deterrent to others.

When asked if the fight against corruption will be successful considering the various level of the canker, he said, we can fight against corruption at levels with commitment.

‘’Blame the top hierarchy for the culture of impunity in Ghana and not the average Ghanaian. The average Ghanaian when abroad obeys laws but do not do same in his home country because of leadership.We should be a corruption free country. We should be bold and name and shame corrupt people.’’

''Ghana will soon witness a civil upheaval because of the level of corruption, impunity, and bad leadership. Ghanaians will reach a point and say no, we can no longer tolerate these things. Civil society has a role to play but if care is not taking, it will build up to a civil upheaval.''

He said the existence of the African Union (AU) has not helped member countries and until we rectify that it will not augur well for us.

African leaders he stated have not shown commitment towards the unity of the continent with specific mention on the way we trade and do business.

He was however quick to add that, there should be strict policies to prevent others from taking advantage of the other.

He expressed worry over the poor attention given to mental health care in the country and called for stakeholders’ intervention.