Africa’s Riches, God’s Trust, and the Tragedy of Misused Wealth
What's Up Africa, Accountability Matters Theo Edwards What's Up Africa, Accountability Matters Theo Edwards

Africa’s Riches, God’s Trust, and the Tragedy of Misused Wealth

This article challenges the common narrative of Africa as a poor continent, arguing instead that it is richly endowed with natural and human resources. It explores the troubling gap between this abundance and the persistent hardship faced by many Africans, pointing to corruption, weak governance, and mismanagement as key factors. Drawing on biblical principles, the piece emphasizes that true national prosperity depends not just on resources, but on ethical, accountable leadership. It calls for a renewed sense of responsibility among leaders and citizens alike, urging a future where Africa’s wealth is used to create opportunity, justice, and shared prosperity for all.

#AccountabilityMatters | #AfricaRising

Read More
The Arrogance of Power, and the Injustice of the state of the Country we call Sierra Leone at 65
Institutional unfairness, Independence, Sierra Leone Theo Edwards Institutional unfairness, Independence, Sierra Leone Theo Edwards

The Arrogance of Power, and the Injustice of the state of the Country we call Sierra Leone at 65

Conviction, Sentencing, and the Cost of Standing Outside the Political Circle —

The real problem is not just that power exists, but that it is so often exercised with arrogance. Too many leaders behave as though the state belongs to them, when in truth it belongs to the citizens who sustain it. That is the heart of the matter: power without humility becomes oppression, and authority without accountability becomes abuse.

The injustice of the state is visible everywhere. It appears in the gap between the privileged and the poor, in the weakness of institutions that should protect citizens, and in a system where justice can feel selective. For ordinary Sierra Leoneans, the state is often present when it demands obedience, but absent when it should deliver fairness, opportunity, and protection.

Read More