The eagle has some amazing characteristics; traits found in top-notch leaders. I would love to share with you some few major characteristics of this terrific bird.
Fearless: The eagle is very brave and never intimidated by the size of its prey. It can prey on goats much larger than itself. When other birds fly away from the storm with fear, an eagle takes advantage of the current to soar to greater heights.
High-flyer: eagles can fly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet, but they are able to swiftly descend at an astonishing speed of over 100 kilometres per hour and land on the ground safely.
Vision: the eagle has a powerful vision and can spot a prey 50 miles away.
Vitality – An eagle is full of life and has the power to endure.
As I was analysing these characteristics of the eagle, I had an interesting revelation about some unique qualities of President John Dramani Mahama and my eyes popped out in surprise. The young man from Bole has all the above mentioned qualities of the eagle and more.
He has exhibited a lot of bravery by taking tough decisions that could cost him politically. He has been resilient in his effort to change lives and transform Ghana in spite of challenges. Like every great leader he is a problem fixer, and doesn’t like complaining, but love to confront problems as the eagle does when the storm comes.
As the eagle, even though he is a high-flyer, he is down to earth and could swiftly descend to relate to people from all walks of life. Additionally, in terms of vision, he is matchless. His strategic infrastructure projects dotted all over the country, and other critical interventions are enough justifications.
One other virtue of our president is his awesome vitality and phenomenal stamina. My God! I haven’t seen such power and energy anywhere! He used a record period of 3 months to campaign throughout the entire country in the 2012 presidential election and won with ease. His campaign schedule was incredible – he starts at 7.30am and ends at 6am the following morning, resting for only 2 hours!
When the Nigerian president, H.E. General Buhari visited Ghana some months ago, President Mahama met him on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, after a welcome ceremony, the two gentlemen left for the Peduase Lodge, then to the residence of the Nigeria High Commissioner. General Buhari was seen off by our president at the airport around 4pm. Few hours later, President Mahama went to file his nomination at the NDC party headquarters; and soon after that he boarded a plane to attend the 15th International Economic Forum on Africa in Germany as the Guest of Honour. What a wow!
Isn’t it breathtaking to see him stand on his feet for nearly FOUR HOURS to deliver the 2016 State of the Nation Address with utmost dexterity? Tweaa, and Nana So mi Wh3 too want try some? Kikikikiki, I no fit laugh! His handlers must be arrested for attempted murder if he dare try just for two hours. Agyeiiiii, you people are bad paa oo, who just whispered in Ga, Nana ma try ma kw3? You guys should be careful oo, ayoo.
President Mahama has the gravitas of a world-class leader. His political mettle and eagle characteristics make him unique. And he will continue to be a totem to many in Ghana and beyond. I love excellence, and always want to move with change makers. President Mahama is a reflection of excellence; he is a change-agent, that is why he is dear to my heart. I want to fly with him; so come on! Join me and let’s rise on the Eagle’s wings.
Please enjoy eagle’s wings by Hillsong.
Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Here I am waiting, abide in me, I pray
Here I am longing for You
Hide me in Your love, bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus more and more
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
Come live in me all my life, take over
Come breathe in me, I will rise on eagle’s wings
I will rise on eagle’s wings, I will rise on eagle’s wings
I will rise on eagle’s wings, I will rise on eagle’s wings
I will rise on eagle’s wings, I will rise on eagle’s wings
On eagle’s wings
