Biakoye Has Resources but Lacks Leadership – Rev. Daniel Ohene Ahenkorah
Philanthropist and development advocate, Reverend Daniel Ohene Ahenkorah, says the Biakoye Constituency is lagging behind in growth not because of a lack of resources, but due to what he calls a persistent leadership deficit.
Speaking on the Bubune Breakfast Show with Nana Yaw Asiamah, Rev. Ahenkorah said the constituency has the potential to advance significantly if its leaders were capable of mobilising and utilising available resources effectively.
“Biakoye, we are not growing. We are stunted. There is nothing to indicate growth anywhere,” he lamented.
He argued that while government support remains important, local leaders must take greater responsibility for identifying opportunities and driving development.
“The resources we need to grow are right there. It’s a lack of leadership. If we get the right leaders who can harness all these resources, do we even need the government?” he asked.
Rev. Ahenkorah believes Biakoye could make meaningful progress if leaders provided clear direction and ensured that resources were channelled appropriately and at the right time.
Commitment Should Matter More Than Location
Touching on whether people from Biakoye who have lived or studied abroad should be given opportunities to contribute to the constituency, Rev. Ahenkorah cautioned against assuming that foreign exposure automatically translates into leadership competence.
“Someone who has lived abroad doesn’t necessarily mean they have the acumen to come and lead or help Biakoye. It’s not automatic,” he said.
He stressed that prospective leaders—whether based in Ghana or abroad—must demonstrate commitment, dedication, relevant expertise and, most importantly, a deep understanding of the people.
“You should know the people and how they feel. You should feel their feeling,” he added.
Criticism of Partisan Politics
Rev. Ahenkorah also expressed frustration with Ghana’s partisan political system, arguing that decades of party politics have not delivered the development Biakoye deserves.
“For 31 years, we’ve seen these party people; they haven’t helped us. Whenever they come, it’s the same message,” he said.
He urged voters to prioritise competence, commitment and development-oriented leadership over party loyalty.
Rev. Ahenkorah further suggested that an alternative political movement with a different ideology could offer Biakoye a fresh path beyond the traditional parties.
He emphasised that the real issue is not where a leader lives, but whether they possess the dedication, skills and integrity required to serve the constituency.
“Whether living abroad or in Ghana, if we have someone who has that commitment, dedication, skill and expertise to come and do the work, why don’t we try that person?” he said.
Rev. Ahenkorah, popularly known as Fireman, said Biakoye’s prospects would improve if its resources and human capital were matched with effective and accountable leadership.