Ghanaian playwright and author, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has stated that one of the major problems facing Ghana stems from leaders who show little interest in ensuring that they leave the next generation with what he terms “a better Ghana.”
Serving as the guest speaker on Day 2 of the 2025 Registrar’s Management Seminar, held under the theme “Transformational Leadership: Inspiring Vision and Driving Change in Higher Education” at the University of Ghana, Uncle Ebo Whyte explained that the challenges confronting the nation and its institutions are not necessarily due to ignorance on the part of leaders, but rather their lack of commitment to building a better future for the next generation, since they will not be the ones to bear the consequences.
Uncle Ebo cited illegal mining (galamsey) as one of the clear indicators that Ghanaian leaders do not genuinely care about the country.
“And that is our pain, that is our headache in Ghana—leaders who have no perception or interest in ensuring they leave behind a better Ghana for the next generation. As long as they can get away with it, it is fine. That’s why we are doing galamsey, that’s why we are fighting galamsey. It’s not because we do not know the consequences of galamsey or that we are destroying the environment—it’s simply because it will be after me. Do you understand me? In my time, I’ll make my money. It will be after me.”
He further emphasized that the kind of leaders Ghana needs today are those who are grounded in the knowledge of God, resilient, and courageous enough to do what is right, regardless of the challenges or threats they may face—leaders who trust that God will provide for them.
“What we need in our time are leaders who know their God and are not afraid. Leaders who understand that even when they are knocked down seven times, they will rise again seven times. You’re not going to keep me down because God is not finished. Ghana needs leaders who know that as long as I honor God and serve Him—as long as I am true to the position I hold—because all belongs to God, I am okay. God will take care of me, my children, and my home.”
The Registrar’s Management Seminar is an annual event hosted by the Office of the Registrar at the University of Ghana. It brings together administrators and experts for two days of learning, reflection, and engagement aimed at strengthening administrative leadership in higher education.
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Story by Kwadwo Owusu Anane | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
