A prominent expert has sparked a national conversation about the state of morality in Ghana, suggesting that the Muslim community demonstrates greater integrity and ethical discipline compared to other religious groups.
Dr. Christopher Ampadu, Director of the Africa Center for the Study of Worldviews and Wholistic Development of Society, made the observation at the recent Kwahu Business Forum.
According to Dr. Ampadu, despite Ghana’s educated and skilled workforce, the country struggles with character, honesty, and work ethics.
The expert attributed this moral lapse to a disconnect between religious teachings and everyday life.
“Many of our people are professionals, but when it comes to ethics, honesty, selflessness, and godliness, we fall short,” Dr. Ampadu noted.
In contrast, Dr. Ampadu observed that some Muslim communities in Ghana consistently uphold moral values. “In terms of moral discipline and ethical standards, some of our Muslim brothers and sisters are doing better,” he said.
Dr. Ampadu warned that this lack of integrity has far-reaching consequences, including in the business sector. Some companies, he said, prefer to hire workers from other countries due to concerns about trust and honesty.
To address this issue, Dr. Ampadu called on religious institutions to play a more active role in shaping ethics in both personal and professional life.
“Good values like honesty, selflessness, and hard work are essential to building a thriving business environment and a prosperous country,” he emphasized.
The Kwahu Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, government officials, and private sector leaders, aims to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and private sector-led growth. Dr. Ampadu praised the initiative, urging duty bearers to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.