The CEO of JASA LINK Ghana Limited and an author, Ernest Komla Morkli, has argued that a "broken system" rooted in leadership failure is the primary cause of the suffering experienced by African mothers across the continent. Morkli, author of the new book "The Wails of African Mothers," delivered a powerful critique of contemporary African leadership and its impact on societal well-being.

Morkli stated that African leaders are largely failing to take the necessary steps for transformative change and improved living conditions, characterising this as "putting square pegs in round holes."

He explained that leaders frequently promise significant improvements before assuming office but subsequently fail to implement effective measures for development.

He said all this during the launch of his new book titled 'The Wails Of African" at the University of Ghana, Accra. He links the perceived underdevelopment of Africa directly to this leadership failure, particularly the lack of effective law enforcement.

The author and CEO emphasised that the issue is not a lack of talent or intelligence among Africans.

Instead, he argued that a broken system requires decisive and ethical leadership to guide and direct the population effectively. He cited China's transformation as an example of what can be achieved under strong leadership.

He also criticised the ongoing mismanagement of natural resources in African nations such as Congo, Zambia, and Ghana (referencing Obuasi and the Eastern Region), arguing that those valuable resources should be utilised for the good of their community, as this is not being done, and poverty persists in those regions.

According to Komla Morkli, African mothers 'wail' due to the systemic failures that dash their aspirations for their children's success. This includes widespread unemployment, disease, and a general failure to nurture talent, which results in burdens on families.

The arguments which are featured in his book, 'The Wails of African Mothers', aim to initiate discourse on contemporary issues that concern Africa, with the focus of highlighting ethical leadership, citizen responsibility, and collective action to overcome issues such as mismanagement, corruption, war and conflict, poverty and cultural malpractices.

Meanwhile, the major message of "The Wails of an African Mother" is to critically examine the challenges facing contemporary Africa beyond colonialism, particularly focusing on the role of African leadership in the continent's underdevelopment and the systemic failures that result in hardship for African mothers.

According to him, the book aims to instigate debate and inspire a renewed focus on ethical leadership, citizen responsibility, and collective action to overcome issues like corruption, mismanagement, cultural malpractices, poverty, and conflict, ultimately offering hope for a transformed and developed Africa.

Nana Agyemang Owusu I, Development Chief for Kwa, North Tongu DCE Victoria Amefadzi, and Mamaga Adzo Sreku IV, Paramount Queen Mother of the Mepe Traditional Area, commended the author for creating such a valuable book, emphasising that it will be very helpful. They also recommended that the book be distributed to libraries, bookshops, schools, and other relevant institutions.

Highlighting the nurturing role of mothers, they noted that mothers know how to care for their children and teach them how to contribute to society. In their commendations, they further stated that it is time for African leaders to take decisive action to end the suffering ("wails") in Africa, urging everyone to play their part. They all said this after they had graced the book launch.