Pastor Mensa Otabil says it is not a fun time to be President of any country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO), as of Thursday, 26 March 2020, 465,915 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed globally with 21,031 deaths recorded.
In Ghana, 136 cases have been confirmed with three deaths.
In the heat of the pandemic, many organisations, groups, civil society organisations across the globe want their governments to adopt what they think, in their opinion, is the best approach to end the pandemic in their countries.
In Ghana, pressure is mounting on the President to lock down the country.
On the back of these and more, Pastor Otabil says it is a difficult time to be a world leader.
In a live Facebook session at his church auditorium in Accra on Thursday, 26 March 2020, the founder and leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) said: “I don’t think we should stampede our government into one decision or the other. I’ll choose to believe if anybody is the president at this time, they will probably be carrying the biggest burden in any country.
“This is not a fun time to be president. This is the time, I think, most presidents wish they were not president but citizens because you’re leading your country through the valley of the shadow of death and you’re scared people are going to die on your watch. So, I don’t think we should underestimate the burden on the President and Prime Ministers and leaders of nations, they are going through a very difficult time.”
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Osofo I disagree in Ghan's case. You people made us believe all wisdom is in the head of only this president. Akuffo Addo. Let him show it now please. He must be enjoying it now more than ever. God is watching.
Covid 19 has forced the wise men to come from their loud silence since this government took over. At least they are saying something now. We thank God.
IN SPITE OF HIS FINANCIAL TROUBLES, I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED THIS MAN FOR HIS WISDOM
Yaw don't be silly. How do you compare Ebola with COVID-19. Ebola was not in Ghana so what did any one do. Corona is in more than 200 countries and you compare that with something that was in less than 7 countries? Ebola affected 26,000 people but COVID has gone past half a million persons. How come you even dare to insult the Osofo just because he expressed the truth.
Oh really??? What about during Ebola times? The presidency was a joke huh?? God is watching all you guys benefiting and lining your pockets in His name!!! The last day will be very interesting!!!