According to Lydia Forson, the main reason she criticizes political leaders and speaks out so frequently is to bring about a fundamental shift in how things are done in this nation so as to benefit the typical Ghanaian.

The prominent actress who is plus-sized and has appeared in high-profile films took advantage of the occasion to admit that she is not paid to express her opinions.

Her perspective on how to personify truth, according to her, has been shaped by her upbringing and the morals her parents instilled in her.

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In a recent interview, she told Graphic Showbiz that:

“I think anybody who says I take money to speak my mind, it rather says more about them than it says about me because if I see an ill in society and someone speaks about it, my immediate response will not be to wonder how much the person got paid for that”

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“I didn’t wake up aspiring to be vocal because to say that means I do it for attention, I grew up in a very strong Christian home and values were very important so I expect that all of us, based on how we have been raised and the values to speak on what is wrong.

“To speak on things that we see that we believe need changing, if you see someone burning, you don’t need anybody to tell you to pick a bucket of water to help put out the fire so I think it is all about my upbringing. I think all of us were raised with the basic values in life—be good to people, be kind to people, help one another when you can, etc.’.

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Lydia continued by saying, “Unless my values change, the point is I don’t like it when people say ‘speak your mind’, it sounds so negative to me. I don’t fight anybody I only speak on things that I think are wrong in society. We need to change the narrative and not make it seem like you need something special to speak to power”, she iterated.

When asked what she wanted to change about Ghana, Lydia responded that:

“I just want a Ghana where people can afford the basic amenities, people can live a good life. I don’t think it is too much to ask for food, water, or electricity. I want a Ghana full of equal opportunities.

“Of course, some people will be richer than others but on the basics, I want a Ghana where people get to enjoy the simple things in life and they are not a luxury”, she added.

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