Adongo Criticises Ghana’s Habit Of Acting Only After Tragedies

Isaac Adongo, the member of parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has criticized what he calls Ghana’s recurrent reactive leadership style, in which officials only act to address problems after fatalities have occurred.

The outspoken lawmaker expressed concern that significant policy decisions and improvements frequently only take place in the wake of national disasters in an interview with JoyNews on Saturday, November 15.

“It is unfortunate that leaders only think right when we lose a life, and it is a weakness we need to address,” Mr. Adongo stated, stressing that this approach reflects deeper systemic challenges in governance and public safety.

“In sectors that impact human life, such transportation safety, disaster management, health emergencies, and regulatory compliance, Ghana needs to change from a reactive to a proactive approach”, he said.

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He said, it is a sign of poor leadership accountability and prioritization to wait for avoidable deaths before enacting adjustments.

Mr. Adongo urged legislators, government agencies, and local government representatives to bolster early warning systems, enhance the implementation of safety rules, and guarantee that risk assessments are given due consideration. He went on to say that, leaders who foresee crises rather than only reacting after the damage has been done are essential to the country’s progress.

In his closing remarks, he urged government organizations to embrace a culture of constant improvement that does not wait for Ghanaians to die before acting decisively.