Founder of Majesty Groupe, Dr. Jerry Darwin, has called for a national reset on civic responsibility and environmental discipline following the recent deadly floods in Accra that have claimed lives and displaced residents.
Speaking in an interview with Majesty Media’s Chief Editor, Daniel Deladem Kisseih on Wednesday, Dr. Darwin said the recurring flooding disaster reflects not only infrastructure challenges but also deep-rooted issues of leadership, civic behavior, and collective responsibility.
He argued that Ghana is facing what he described as a generational gap in accountable leadership across political, traditional, and religious institutions, which has weakened enforcement of basic civic discipline.
According to him, “it is becoming increasingly evident that the country has lost a generation of responsible politicians, traditional authorities, and religious leaders who once played stronger roles in shaping public behavior and environmental order.”
Dr. Darwin stressed that environmental cleanliness should not be seen solely as a government obligation, but also as a matter of personal discipline and common sense.
He noted that many of the drainage challenges contributing to the floods are worsened by improper waste disposal practices by residents, insisting that keeping one’s surroundings clean is a basic civic duty rather than an external responsibility.
The Majesty Groupe founder also expressed concern about the fading culture of communal labour, which traditionally supported environmental sanitation in many Ghanaian communities.
He questioned what has become of the spirit of collective responsibility that once ensured regular cleaning of gutters, streets, and shared spaces, especially in urban neighborhoods now affected by flooding.
Dr. Darwin further raised concerns about the disconnect between religious observance and environmental behavior, noting that calls for national prayer and thanksgiving must be matched with practical discipline in public sanitation.
He suggested that poor environmental conditions undermine the sincerity of national spiritual expressions, emphasizing that cleanliness remains a moral and civic obligation.
He also placed responsibility on citizens within the democratic system, arguing that governance outcomes cannot be separated from the actions of the electorate.
According to him, citizens are not outside the system of government but are active participants in it, since they elect leaders and contribute directly to national development outcomes through their behavior and choices.
Dr. Darwin therefore called for a renewed sense of civic responsibility, stronger leadership accountability, and a revival of communal discipline to address Ghana’s recurring flood challenges.
He emphasized that without a shift in both governance systems and citizen behavior, urban flooding will continue to claim lives and disrupt communities across the country.
Story By Daniel Deladem Kisseih, Chief Editor @Majesty Media.
