It’s A Joke; No Real Change Can Happen In Just Four Years Of Any Government – Duncan Williams

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and Overseer of Christian Action Faith Ministries Worldwide, has dismissed the notion that any Ghanaian government can achieve substantial national transformation within a four-year term, calling it a “joke.”

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Ahmed, on April 16, the Archbishop argued that genuine national development requires a long-term vision that extends far beyond short political cycles.

The Case for Long-Term National Agendas

Archbishop Duncan-Williams pointed to countries like Dubai, China, and India, which have adopted 100-year national development plans that remain unaffected by changes in political leadership.

“India has a 100-year vision with 50 years still to go. Dubai has a 100-year national vision. China is also pursuing a century-long agenda aimed at creating thousands of billionaires and millions of millionaires as part of a national strategy,” he said.

He explained that because these long-term plans are enshrined in law and supported by all political stakeholders, development progresses seamlessly regardless of which party is in power. Resources are consistently directed toward a unified national agenda, ensuring continuity and stability.

Ghana’s Short-Term Political Cycle Hinders Progress

Turning his attention to Ghana, Duncan-Williams criticized the country’s four-year electoral cycle, noting that in reality, it functions as a three-year term due to excessive campaigning in the third year.

“Truthfully, this government has about two years and seven months left because the third year is consumed by party primaries and national elections. We really don’t have time,” he stated.

He emphasized that if Ghana is serious about securing a prosperous future for future generations, it must adopt a binding, constitutionally protected national development agenda that all political parties and stakeholders must adhere to, irrespective of which administration is in office.

Government Seeks Religious Leaders’ Support for Sanitation Initiative

The Minister’s visit was part of broader efforts to engage religious leaders in supporting the government’s reintroduced National Sanitation Day initiative. The Ministry is collaborating with religious bodies and traditional leaders to combat waste management challenges and improve cleanliness nationwide.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com