In a surprising turn of events within the Ghana National Council (GNC), some members of the newly elected executive team have raised concerns about the very ticket price they previously voted to approve for the upcoming Ghana’s Independence Day celebration. The $90 ticket, which passed through the appropriate organizational process and received full approval, suddenly became the subject of internal agitation when one or two executives began demanding drastic reductions before committing to purchase the tickets .
During a recent meeting by an affiliate organization , these executives argued that the $90 price tag was too high and insisted that the organization slash the cost by $10, $20, or even half the approved amount. Some went as far as threatening to buy tickets from other organizations offering lower prices, a stance that not only contradicted their earlier vote but also undermined the credibility of the very institution they were elected to strengthen. What made the situation even more puzzling was the fact that the organization had not yet been given the opportunity to sell the tickets before these objections surfaced.
The contradiction was striking. Executives who had participated in the deliberations, weighed the options, and voted to approve the $90 rate suddenly claimed the price was excessive. Their behavior raised questions about leadership consistency, organizational discipline, and the responsibility that comes with executive office. Once a decision is approved through due process, the expectation is that leaders will stand by it, promote it, and work collectively to ensure its success, not reverse course and attempt to weaken it before implementation.
Yet some of the Association members response told a different story. Contrary to the fears and predictions of those calling for reductions, the 10 tickets allocated to the organization were sold out completely the very next day, at the full price of $90 each . The market spoke clearly and decisively. The Association demonstrated its willingness to support the event, its confidence in the value of the celebration, and its readiness to stand behind the GNC’s efforts. The concerns raised by the dissenting executives were not validated by reality.
This episode offers an important lesson in leadership. Executives are not ordinary observers; they are custodians of the organization’s image, unity, and progress. Their role is to promote decisions once approved, protect the integrity of the institution, and project confidence to the wider community. When leaders publicly question their own decisions or encourage others to look elsewhere, they weaken the very foundation they are entrusted to uphold. Leadership requires consistency, responsibility, and the discipline to support collective decisions even when personal preferences differ.
The Ghana Independence dance ticket saga should serve as a moment of reflection. Again one group of the community did its part by purchasing every ticket allocated to them at the approved price.
The GNC fulfilled its mandate by planning and executing a valued event. It is now up to leadership to rise to the level of its responsibilities,standing by decisions, promoting unity, and ensuring that future actions reflect the seriousness and maturity expected of those entrusted with executive authority.
The lesson is simple: once leaders approve a decision, their duty is to support it, not sabotage it. The success of the $90 tickets sales proves that confidence, not fear, should guide leadership. The community is ready. Members of the community are ready . It is time for leadership to match that readiness with clarity, consistency, and commitment.
Source: Sankofaonline
This doesn’t make sense. If it was really sold out why not advertise that? So the executives are fighting? This didn’t seem like the united executives that was campaigned to the community.