Former Deputy Editor at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Ben Dotsei Malor, has expressed deep concerns about the current state of leadership in Ghana.

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He believes that elected leaders across various institutions have let down the citizenry, contributing to widespread corruption and governance failures that are holding the country back.

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In an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ AM Show on July 1, marking Ghana’s Republic Day, Dotsei Malor lamented the situation where citizens resort to fasting and prayer just to secure travel visas.

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"Some of the prayers we are fasting and praying for in church, if we had good leadership, we wouldn't need to pray those prayers," he lamented.

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He emphasized that with effective leadership, such desperate measures wouldn't be necessary.

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According to him, true leaders must embody strong moral principles and essential leadership qualities to effectively serve their mandates.

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He criticized the lack of personal and institutional leadership, stressing that leadership should foster growth and development at all levels of society.

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Dotsei Malor underscored the critical need for effective leadership to address Ghana’s challenges, including brain drain and economic hardships.

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"We have failed our people. Leadership is critically needed on personal levels, entity levels, in communities, and between you and me. Iron sharpens iron," he stressed.

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He emphasized that robust systems and structures are essential for sustainable development and to curb the recurrent issues facing the nation.

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"We have failed our people. Leadership is critically needed on personal levels, entity levels, in communities, and between you and me. Iron sharpens iron," he stressed.

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