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Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, Prof. Fynn, others honoured … For supporting country’s socio-political drive
There has always been the call for countries to honour their heroes, who symbolise the values and aspirations of society, while alive, to avoid risking forgetting history and diminishing sense of national pride.
Responding to this call, the West Africa International Press Limited (WAIPL), last Wednesday, honoured 23 distinguished Ghanaians and institutions that have played significant roles in the country’s socio-political development.
They included Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and Professor Paul Kofi Fynn, Chancellor and Founder of Wisconsin International University College, Ghana.
They were joined by other personalities to receive awards, at the WAIPL’s 2025 Eminent Africans Global Integrity Conference and Awards, organised in Accra, for defending human rights, promoting good governance and empowering communities in the country.
Speaking at the event, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, warned that Ghana risked a mass revolt if entrenched corruption within both political and judicial systems was not addressed.
He accused successive governments since independence of perpetuating corruption, which according to him was a national cancer that permeated all levels of leadership, including the youth entering politics.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, a retired military officer, lamented “the country’s slow progress despite gaining independence over six decades ago,” drawing comparisons with Malaysia, which he said, started on a similar footing with Ghana, but has far outpaced the West African nation in development.
He expressed worry that the country’s growing disillusionment with both political and military leadership could trigger dangerous consequences.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe voiced deep concern about the judiciary, describing it as ‘very disturbing’ and ‘corrupt’.
The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mrs Mary Awelana Addah, noted that systemic corruption endured not only because of those who committed it, but also due to the fact that leaders remained silent or refused to act.
She stated that “corruption persists in the country because leaders often protect their own instead of ensuring justice and accountability.”
Mrs Addah, speaking on the theme of the event: “It is Time to Raise Men and Women of Conscience in Africa”, noted that corruption continued to thrive because leaders often protected their own instead of upholding justice and accountability.
She reminded Ghanaians that sustainable development could not be achieved when corruption remained unchecked.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WAIPL, Dr Dee Otibu-Asare, commended the awardees for their roles in shaping national conversations, promoting good governance, defending human rights, and empowering communities.
She said that, “Your efforts reflect the kind of bold and ethical leadership Africa needs to advance.”
Dr Otibu-Asare underscored the importance of celebrating individuals who make significant contributions to society but are often overlooked.
Other awardees, include Chief Alhassan Andani, Mr Mensah Thompson, Rev. Nii- Noi Mensah, Mrs Mary Awelana Addah, Mr Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku, Nana Bobie Ansah, Mr Blessed Godsbrain Smart, Mr Daniel Baah Acheamfuor, Media General Ghana, Madam Felicia Twumasi, Apostle Femor Gavin, and Archbishop Stella Dartey.
By Stephanie Birikorang