CPR COMMENDS GOVERNMENT ON STABILITY OF THE CEDI; CHIDES CHRISTIAN COUNCIL OVER UNSUBSTANTIATED CLAIMS

The Centre for Policy Research observes with keen interest the relative stability of the Cedi in recent times. The Centre sees the Cedi's come back as rather dramatic and attributes it to government's prudent management of the economy through sound policies aimed at addressing the challenges facing the economy. It is however the expectation of CPR that government sustains its policies that are helping stabilise the Cedi. This, the Centre believes, will go a long way to address inflation and other associated challenges in the economy. The Centre also expects that the business community responds positively to this development by reviewing the prices of their goods and services.

CPR equally commends the Christian Council of Ghana for taking interest and issuing a communiqué on some key issues confronting the nation. CPR also views the Christian Council's expression of its preparedness to partner government and all stakeholders to address issues confronting the nation as progressive. This demonstrates a clear recognition of the fact that the task of nation building is a collective responsibility that must be embraced by all citizens.

However, CPR is of the view that comments from such highly respected bodies must be circumspect and devoid of speculations. The Centre is particularly concerned by the categorical statement from the Council that "Ghanaians are losing confidence in the government". This statement is very unfortunate to say the least as the Council failed to adduce any scientific evidence to support its claims.

Day in and day out there are media reports about men of God who are involved in acts of corruption, fraud, rape and all manner of immoral and criminal acts. There have been instances where people even commit suicide in churches. Many church members who pay tithes and offerings wallow in poverty while some men of God live in extravagance and opulence. Is it fair then to say that members of the body of Christ are losing confidence in the leadership of the Church?

Another issue the Council raised that attracted the attention of CPR is about the winner-takes-it-all system prevailing in the country. Indeed, CPR has noted concerns expressed by sections of the Ghanaian society that the system should be abolished. We are however worried that those calling for the abolishing of the winner-takes-it-all system have not provided or suggested any viable alternative. Any such call must be accompanied by the preferred alternative for consideration.

Gloria Edusei
Executive Director
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