When news went round before 'Sunyani 2011' that the GAME team was going to spend US$ 90million, H. E. Prof. J. E. A. Mills laughed when the question was put to him. A popular afternoon talk show host in Accra will always say "I heard a story this morning and I laughed...."
This is my way of handling detractors. "It is a lesson" so one needs to listen first, laugh and move on. They come with excuses why you can not succeed. No alternative for success. It is funny. Common and most popular excuse why one can not succeed is; "He is not old" OLD? At 16years, they have forgotten a child can give consent to a sexual act;18 years, register and vote in every election and even marry.
At 21 years, the constitution of Ghana permits any citizen of sound mind to go to parliament if his/her constituents so allow. At 40 years, president any citizen of sound mind can vie for and become of Ghanaians so vote to elect him/her. Citizenship, age and sound mind are the basic requirements. Education and finance are added values. Party affiliation in some cases does not matter because independent candidates have won parliamentary seats in the past. Akan and Bekwai constituencies are some examples in recent times.
With the break down above, it will baffle the youth if not frustrate when one of their own is described as 'TOO YOUNG' at 40 years. What will the chances of those well educated youth below 30 years who intend to serve their homeland and themselves? Every Ghanaian is wild awake now irrespective of religion, tribe or level of education. Jesus had a mision and He delivered at an early age and left. Allow the youth to serve Ghana. "Remember your creator in your youth" sayeth the Holy book.
We will give our best to beautiful Ghana. When can we give our best? We can when we are still strong and energetic. In our youth when we need to remember or maker and of course our keeper. All we need is develop teeth then we can also help our motherland. The Akan adage says 'when your mum looks after you to develop teeth; you care for her to lose hers' Mother Ghana has offered us quality education; we have to pay her back with quality service.
No one will stop us from contributing to the growth and development of our country. Maturity is what we pocess as a youth and that is our weapon. We shall not fail our people. The time to serve is now. We may not be 'old' but we are wise and matured to serve. When they say we are NOT OLD, we hear but only laugh. I heard but only laughed and concentrated on the work aheard. Hear them but do not understand. JUST LAUGH and CONTINUE SERVING MOTHER GHANA. I LOVE GHANA my MOTHERLAND.
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