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Combating money rituals: A collective responsibility of Ghanaians

By Joseph Bagah, Senior Assistant Registrar, SDD-UBIDS, Wa

Of late, there is this craze or proliferation of cases of money rituals in the society, perpetuated through advertisements and harmful practices, which demands a comprehensive response from all stakeholders.” We must act now to protect our youth and society from this menace of avarice. If one may ask, do we have laws in this country on advertisements and promotion of money rituals?

If we do, then who and who is enforcing this law or laws? Watchers of society must be seen leading the fight against this abominable act and craze by all descriptions occultic influences. Corruption and occult practices must be uprooted from the highest echelons of power, to create a just society. The eye that sees is the one that wipes away the tear. Citizens must be vigilant and report suspicious activities to the authorities. We must unite against money rituals and promote a culture of hard work and ethically, a just society.

Since the voice of the people is the voice of God; let us raise our voices against this scourge and demand action from our leaders. The Law enforcement agencies must investigate and prosecute cases related to money rituals, their advertisement, promotion through whatever means, in order to ensure, that perpetrators face the full rigours of the law. The police are like shields, that protect communities and their efforts are crucial in keeping our society safe from harm. What are these overbearing influences leading men and Women to abandon hard work and self-creativity in search of what is unethical, vicious and criminal. Let us collaborate to create a society, where success is earned through hard work and innovation and not through harmful practices, fantasies, dreams and bloodletting.

Let us dream of a Ghana whose youth are free from the influences of money rituals and work towards achieving a just society of hard work. The craze for Money rituals is revealing, that there is a deeper problem confronting our society, which today values quick wealth and material possessions over hard work and ethical success. Our education system must emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing our youth for the challenges of the 21st century. We must also address the root causes of poverty and inequality, which drives many young people to seek quick fixes and get-rich-quick schemes. We must create opportunities for economic empowerment, provide access to education and healthcare and promote social justice and equality.

The media also has a critical role to play in this. Advertisements promoting occultic practices and get-rich-quick schemes must not be tolerated and entertained. The media must promote positive role models and success stories of individuals who have achieved success through hard work and ethical means. We must recognize, that combating money rituals is a long-term effort, that requires patience, persistence and collective action. We must engage in open and honest conversations about the dangers of money rituals and their impact on our societies and the importance of traditional values and customs.

Furthermore, we must leverage technology and innovation to combat money rituals, by using digital platforms to promote ethical and sustainable development and create online resources and support systems for individuals affected by money rituals. We can also use data and analytics to track and prevent the spread of harmful practices and develop innovative solutions to address the root causes of poverty and inequality. Security and intelligence professionals and opinion leaders must provide expertise and guidance on how to identify and disrupt money ritual networks and help develop strategies to prevent them.

Combating money rituals is a critical issue that requires immediate attention and action and we must all work together to create a society that values hard work and sustainable development, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, devoid of greed. Let us rise to the challenge and make a positive impact in our societies.