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The prevailing propensity among Ghanaians to rely exclusively on the government to solve their problems has been brought to light by Pastor Mensa Otabil, the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC),.
Pastor Otabil urged a mental shift in the populace and urged them to support and take part in community development initiatives.
On December 24, 2023, during this year’s Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh night, Pastor Otabil spoke to his congregation and voiced his concerns about the low level of private participation in social interventions.
He underlined that rather than depending exclusively on government initiatives, people and organizations need to contribute to the solution of community problems.
“One of the challenges we have as Ghanaians or as a nation is that we always think that the government must solve our problems. We don’t have enough private effort to solve our problems; we lack private enterprises, companies actively addressing community issues because we perceive the government as the sole problem solver,” Pastor Otabil stated.
While advocating for citizen-driven solutions, Pastor Otabil underscored the importance of holding governments accountable for their responsibilities. He asserted, “Governments must solve problems, and when they fail, we must hold them accountable.”
To inspire tangible change, Pastor Otabil urged the members of his congregation to contribute to the church’s community outreach project, Central Aid.
He emphasized the project’s benefits to both Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians, pointing out that it had improved lives and made education more accessible.
“There is also a place for individuals, for churches, for citizens to make a contribution and to make a difference, and today I am challenging you. You may be in need, but somebody is in more need than you are, and you can make a difference in the life of that person,”
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