Ghanaian astute critic of Kessben FM, Nana Frimpong Ziega has suggested that instead of the bible to be used to swear in government officials, ‘Antoa Nyamaa’ should rather be used to put fear in them in order for them to do what is right when voted into power.
Ghanaians claim to be more God-fearing than any other Christian country in the world due to the number of churches in the country. Church attending is only to display new clothes and new accessories to others but no for the purpose of worshipping God.
Ghanaians tend to be scared of traditional lesser gods more than the Almighty God. The use of the Bible in swearing-in government officials with the hope of them doing the right thing is just a mirage.
Nana Frimpong Ziega, however, suggested that if ‘Antoa Nsuo Nyamaa’ is used in swearing when government officials are being voted into power, they would operate in truth and free of any corruption.
I, Kofi Anokye, do solemnly swear on Antoa Nsuo Nyamaa that I will faithfully discharge my duties with honesty without favors and will not take a bribe or steal any money in discharging my duties as President, Vice-president, Judges, Minister, Deputy Minister, Member of Parliament, DCE, etc. If I do, with the curse of breaking this egg, may the powers of Antoa Nyaama snatch my soul and send me on an express service to hell.
In making his point clear, Nana Ziega cited an example where a one-time regional chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Saanie challenged Former President, J.J Rawlings to go to Antoa Nyamaa if he didn’t vote John Mahama in the 2016 General Elections.
JJ Rawlings also appeared before the reconciliation commission and dared them to go to Antoa Nyaama to authenticate the truth or whatsoever if he knows anything about the untimely demise of the three judges – Justice Fred Poku Sarkodie, Justice Cecilia Afran Koranteng-Addow and Justice Kwadwo Agyei Agyepong.
Nana Ziega also said that the country will be free of corruption if we allow the belief in deities and traditional oracles to work for us. With this, the rate of corruption will reduce to a minimum level.
He added that if authorities allow this to work, some people will not even think about seeking government offices.
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