We Must Pay Those Who Serve In The Judiciary, Legislature & The Executive Well

It is understandable that in a nation in which there are huge disparities in wealth, any increase in the salaries of judges, parliamentarians and members of the executive branch of government,  will be frowned on by many ordinary people struggling to survive on a daily basis.


However, if we are serious about fighting high-level corruption and the wealthy criminal syndicates destroying our natural heritage and our social fabric,  it is necessary  that judges,  parliamentarians,  the president and those who serve in his administration are paid well.


Though not perfect, democracy is preferable to any other form of government known to humankind - and it does not come cheap.


If we expect those who act as stewards of our nation's wealth, write the laws that govern us and interpret them,  to do their work without fear or favour, then we must ensure that they are well-paid and  have secure and good pension benefits.


The more responsible sections of the Ghanaian media ought to  play a leading role in helping to make  ordinary people understand the importance and necessity of ensuring that judges, parliamentarians, the president and those serving in his administration are paid well.


A democracy under assault by international drug traffickers and powerful local criminal-syndicates, cannot afford not to pay those who govern it,  well. For that reason,  let us keep envy and populism out of this vital  matter.


Paying judges, parliamentarians, the president and those who serve in his administration,   well, will help preserve our free and peaceful society. A word to the wise.


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