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Let me begin this conversation with a 1925 sermon at Westminster Abbey by Frederick Donalson. He said, "the seven deadly sins are:

Wealth without work.
Pleasure without conscience.
Knowledge without character.
Commerce without morality.
Science without humanity.
Worship without sacrifice.
Politics without principle."

Let us dwell on politics without principle.

John Quincy Adams, a President of United States and son of another President once said, "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone." Deep!

British Prime Minister Benjamin Disreali was thinking about principle when he said, "when men are pure, laws are useless, when men are corrupt, laws are broken". To be fair, great

men are not all aligned on the same side on principle. Stanley Baldwin, another British Prime Minister once stated that, "I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my principles around my neck."

Reflect on these statements and confess to yourself where you stand.

A few years ago, I met a friend of mine and a Legon alumnus in Accra. He said enthusiastically, "Arthur K, some of us are very excited by the honesty you are bringing into our politics". Then his phone rang and he stepped to the side for a 5-minute conversation. When he returned, he apologized that he had to leave and asked me to walk him to his car.

When we were alone, he said, "You know what your problem is? Wo ka nnokware too much. Ghanafo mpe saa oo!!"

Reflect on this a bit and consider how it affects Ghana.

My brethren, it seems many have descended into the gutter already. I refuse to join them. Someone said I would rather spend my money on fish than contribute to the NPP. That person and whoever told him that are ignorant.

Here is one small evidence. Between 1998 and 2001, I was one of the North America 6 who paid the salaries of HQ staff every month. Anyone can check from Dan Botwe or Boakye-Agyarko. Of course, even Kwame Pianim has done much more than I have been vilified.

My respectful advise is that those who live in gleaming glass houses must stop throwing stones. I have been accused of hating Nana Addo by his minions repeatedly. I wish, in his interest, to avoid a discussion of hatred in our politics.

Consistent with the season, let us join together in hoping for peace on earth and goodwill to all men. Stay blessed, my friends.