“Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.” — Psalm 41:9
“When a handshake reaches the elbow, it is no longer greeting—it is defeat.” — A.B.A. Fuseini
“Et tu, Brute?” — William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar
Introduction: Where Power Meets Conscience
In any thriving democracy, public trust is oxygen. It sustains our institutions, dignifies our laws, and gives legitimacy to those who serve in our name. But that trust begins to crack when political appointments emerge under clouds of defection, insider dealings, or partisan reward.
Ghanaians are now grappling with a sobering question:
Can a political defector—especially one rumoured to have exchanged loyalty for elevation—be trusted in public office?
To answer this, we must go beyond names and timelines. We must confront what it means to govern ethically, to reward honestly, and to serve transparently.
The Masks of Loyalty and the Faces of Betrayal
History reminds us that betrayal rarely comes in the garments of enemies. It arrives with handshakes, smiles, and oaths of allegiance. When insiders turn, and their reward is swift and strategic, a familiar pattern emerges—one Shakespeare captured in the tragedy of Caesar: “Et tu, Brute?”
Political defectors may wrap themselves in the flag of conscience. But conscience becomes suspect when the path from whistleblowing to appointment feels suspiciously smooth—and eerily self-serving.
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