Month: February 2018

It is as though we never learn. It is as though we constantly wait for disasters to take place and move into the realm of lamentation. It is as though we cannot thrive as a people without a so called prophecy goading us on like sheep or cattle being guided through a gate. Why o why?
If I had my own way and if I had the means, I would take some people to court for failing as administrators of the nation to cater for the general well being of its inhabitants. People are voted into office not to abuse power but to serve the people. With that service comes perks that are supposed to compensate for lack of certain freedom or constraint that goes with the duties. It is sad that people think they are “voted into power’. No. The power resides in The People. They are rather “voted into office”. We need to hold accountable to office people who are in the helm of affairs when things go wrong. Invariably one way or the other, the buck stops at their feet.
What is this nonsense of everybody predicting and prophesying? Go get a job. yes get a job. I will not point fingers but then a true man of GOD has a job and still gives off the little he/she has to the needy. A true man of GOD will not dwell on fear and create panic among the flock. A true man of GOD will intercede silently and will not just open their mouth as though they are suffering from diarrhea. A true man of GOD will urge you to find your GOD given talent and work diligently to succeed in light. Today, all have fallen short of the glory of GOD, mentioning HIS name without fear. It is as though we cannot survive without being told what we have to do. Why do we need someone to tell us that unless we do so we are going to die? Let me point this out, The fear created in you does not allow you to see clearly ahead and do the right things. They take away your freedom, ingenuity and your very self. You have allowed these fraudsters to sit at home and eat good food, drive good cars while you toil and feed their habits. One aspect I do not get is their pictures on flyers. Is it because Jesus the Christ has no pictures? Why o why?
we need to wake up as a people. Yes wake up. we need to rewire our attitudinal thinking and rewrite not only our individual blueprints but that of our country Ghana as a whole. Let us begin to question and hold accountable those in office.
1. Who gave permission for a store to be built in Achimota that collapsed and killed some innocent people? how have they been held accountable? There are countless incidents that can be linked to these “wayside” architects.

2. Road accidents. Accident reports. Have they been followed up? Are the suspects held accountable?
2A. If the road accident is due to the negligence of a road construction contractor, what has been the outcome? Any fines? Any trials? Any suspensions?
2B. If the road accident is due to shoddy work, have both the supervising party and the contractor been hauled before a regulatory body?
2C. If the road accident is due to faulty road vehicle, has the individual who declared such vehicle road worthy been reprimanded/suspended/fired/prosecuted?                                       2D. Have we thought about prosecuting the drivers and owners of these vehicles that are parked by the roadsides or on the roads in the name of being “broken down”? Do we have a tow truck industry in Ghana?                                                      2E. DVLA?

3. General Negligence: Have those in charge been processed before court for causing negligence for this or that? Have they been been reprimanded/demoted or in any way or form been held accountable?

4. Can we as a people condemn lawlessness and stop shielding wrongdoers? How many of us keep on intervening for criminals (especially the ones who steal from the poor) and go behind closed doors (in camera) to work things?

5. Corruption. Be prepared to stand trial for being corrupt. Do not think because you are going to pay the so called  ten percent as tithe and sow a seed so you are absolved of your sins. No! That so called taking money from you is aiding and abetting and should likewise be charged and prosecuted.

6. How about those top police officers who take money to free the suspects? How about those top police officers who abuse their office for stomach gains?  Will they be shielded by political guns or will they be let loose to hang? Are they ruled by law or are they above the law? Not only the police officers but all those in uniform who should be upholding the law and protecting the citizenry!

I am begging you as you read this article to commit yourself to changing your attitude. Change your thinking. Hold yourself accountable. You will depart this earth one day. Go with a clean conscience. Do not have anyone’s blood on your hands or head for trust me the curses so generated will follow your descendants. I am livid but …… I am counting on you. Ghana is counting on you. #SILENTNOISES is counting on you. Your conscience is counting on you. REWIRE ATTITUDINAL THINKING!

I am only a messenger.

I stood by the couch. He stood by me. His beautiful lady of a wife who has adopted me as a brother was getting herself ready. My wife was finishing up on a couple of items. Others had left. Only three other young men sat in an open space in the kitchen.

Previously, he had taught me the principle of “Me first”. We had a heated debate on it being “God First”. He said undoubtedly God is always in the beginning. His infinite concept can never be captured but when you acknowledge Him, then you are rest assured He takes precedence over all deeds and thoughts. That was how we ended at “Me First”.

He gave me the analogy and its precepts. A glass, some gravels, a rock, some water and sand. Then he asked the order in which I would put these in a glass. He asked me to think carefully.

I choose not to provide my answer. I challenge you to try and provide an answer yourself.

We live our lives as in a glass. We do certain things without recourse to its relevance. If only you and I will take the time to put things in their right places of priority. If only we would reflect properly before taking action; if only….

We live our lives as though we are islands and when our actions bite us, we blame others for our inefficiencies. We tend to pack our glasses without structure and when it cracks or at worst, breaks then all hell breaks loose.

The truth is we do live our “Life in the glass”.  Reflect. Prioritize! Do what is right.

It is good to have mentors. It is also good to be a mentor. You can be both.

#SILENTNOISES  #TEAMGAJ

Today, I wish my mom was alive. I wish my favorite aunt was alive. I will not mention her name out of respect to my cousins. I adore the beautiful truth that I can cook. I can actually cater for a sizable party. All thanks to my mother and others. I will be quick to point out that l Papa Kow Acquaye , your uncle did not like the idea if his three sons frequenting the kitchen as cooks for the day or week (whichever as directed by mom). In the end he loved and appreciated the cooking of his boys. Much respect Dad. In the last days, in the absence of a mother who had earlier departed to be with her heavenly Father, in the absence of a son who had decided to be called ‘Daddy’ in *Obimanso*, my brother the lawyer cooked and took care of the old man. Salute brother! Always love you!
Now where did my mother go wrong? Tell me please. Tell me I cannot rewire my attitudinal thinking to say it is ok for me to help around the house. Tell me it is wrong for me to do activities with my own biological ‘spermatozoa’ children while mom is away at work. Being with my children is not babysitting. It is called PARENTING! It is bonding time with them. It is a time to grow attachment and create a healthy relationship. It builds the family and takes away otherwise evil thoughts.
I thank my mother. My mother left early. Too early. Not even seeing a grandson who today makes the best breakfast in my household (love you still wifey).
Enough. Gentlemen, it is ok to help out. It does not demean you or make you less of a man. It is okay to scrub the bathrooms and whatnots. At least you are assured of its cleanliness in entirety. Let others learn from you that they might commit same in their household.
How about the dads who decide to braid their daughters hair themselves? I am baffled (apologies to Guy Foxx).
It is very true that the man is the head of the household. We thank God for that position. The head leads by example. The head does things worthy of emulation. The head brings all under an umbrella of unity.
I do what I have to do. I will continue to do same. I know some very good friends too who do same. We will work. Both at home and outside. We are still men. With balls. And yes we love our women. They call us ‘Daddy’! We live in the U.S.!

#Rewiringattitudinalthinking
#SILENTNOISES