Amakuade Wyete Ajeman Labie II Quotes
You must not be a drunkard. You must not be a prison convict. You must be sober, wise, fearless and bold. You must enforce customary laws of the village, but you must also understand the rules of the government.
Context
Describing the qualities that make for a successful tribal leader:
Topics
Accountability
Courage
Governance
Integrity
Justice
Law Enforcement
Civic Responsibility, Social Responsibility
Wisdom
Boldness
Criminal Justice
Drug Addicts, Drug Addiction
Fearlessness, Freedom from Fear
Ghana
Sobriety
Traditional Values
Leader, Leaders, Leadership
Leadership Qualities
Moral Integrity
Government Rules
Citations
Amakuade Wyete Ajeman Labie II, Paramount Chief, Awutu tribe (Ghana), Quoted in The Washington Post, July 21, 1990
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