Ghanaian entrepreneur and investor Dr. Sangu Delle has called for a new kind of leadership in Africa that is defined by integrity, service, and measurable impact rather than titles or personal gain.
Speaking during an extensive conversation on PanaGenius TV monitored by KumasiMail’s Northern Regional Editor, the Founder and CEO of CarePoint, a pan-African health group, and Chairman of Golden Palm Investments Ltd, said leadership must move from rhetoric to results that truly transform communities.
“Leadership is not about talking. It is about doing, it is about serving, and it is about impact,” he said.
“The foundation of leadership is integrity. Without it, everything collapses.”
Dr Delle said too many people today are drawn to recognition rather than responsibility.
“Everybody wants to be called founder or CEO,” he noted. “But the question is, what are you building? What problem are you solving?”
He explained that true leadership begins with self-discipline and purpose.
“If you cannot lead yourself, you cannot lead anyone else,” he said. “The vision should be bigger than you. You should be building something that will outlive you.”
Dr Delle said the measure of success should not be personal wealth or popularity but the number of lives improved.
“I want to be known not for how much money I made, but for how much impact I created,” he said.
He added that Africa’s challenge is not a shortage of talent but a shortage of disciplined, ethical leadership that puts people first.
“We have brilliant people everywhere,” he said. “What we need are leaders who are consistent, grounded, and committed to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”
Although his remarks addressed leadership broadly, they resonate strongly with a generation of Africans seeking transformation through innovation and accountability.
Dr Delle said the continent’s progress will depend on individuals in every field committing to excellence and purpose.
“If your calling is medicine, be the best doctor. If it is teaching, be the best teacher. Serve with distinction and integrity,” he said. “If we are serious about Africa’s future, we must build systems, not slogans.”
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