Prof Busia’s faith, not education, drove his decision to enter politics - daughter
Professor Abena P.A. Busia reflects on her father, former Ghanaian Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, stating his political career was driven by Christian faith rather than academic ambition. She also expressed concern that modern generations place less value on education as a tool for national transformation.
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Professor Abena P.A. Busia, daughter of former Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, says her father entered politics not because of his academic achievements but because his Christian faith and compassion for humanity compelled him to serve.
Prof Busia, a former Ghanaian ambassador to Brazil and professor emerita at Rutgers University, said her father believed individuals had a collective responsibility to build a just society.
“He entered politics not because he thought his education gave him a responsibility to serve, but his faith and compassionate humanity gave him a responsibility to serve,” she said.
She was speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday, August 27, ahead of the screening of The Prof, A Heart of Faith , a three-part docudrama celebrating the life and legacy of the former prime minister, academic and statesman.
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