Ghana is presently experiencing “a crisis of ethics,” according to Rev. Akua Ofori-Boateng, Director of Programs for the Anglican Diocese of Accra.
She said that people usually act morally when it is in their best interests. During a Wednesday Point of View interview on Citi TV with Bernard Avle, Rev. Ofori-Boateng discussed national ethics.
The ethical condition of the nation, according to her, is a reflection of the ethical condition of every Ghanaian.
Rev. Ofori-Boateng also emphasized that Ghanaians could be considered “almost Christians” given the nation’s current ethical standards.
“I would argue that each of us as unique Ghanaians has a state of ethics that is reflected in the state of ethics that exists today. Things can be described as almost Christian, if I may borrow from John Wesley and see how that works out.
Since many of us follow biblical ethics only when it benefits us, I would argue that we are almost Christian. However, when acting morally doesn’t work for us, we start to act less morally until we finally turn into outright corrupt people. “I dare say we have an ethics crisis as a country,” she said.
