ALEX AGYEI-AGYIRI: Unexpected Joy at Dawn
consider Mama Orojo’s relationship with her church members in Amen Kristi.
Explanation
Mama's cordial relationship with members of the church belies the theme of dysfunction in governance. The activities of Mama's church are not interfered with by national political and she is faithful to her church. Sister to Nill, who lives in Nigeria; comes to Ghana searching for his brother, Hii. She is a member of the Amen KKnsu Church; occupies a key position in the church. The Amen Kristi Church is a religious set at ljase.
It is cordial, she is very close to the pastor, elders and members. That is why she goes to the chairman of the church together with the other elders in the hope that they will be happy when they hear her decision to marry. Mama's show of empathy on hearing the chairman's report of the armed robbery case in ljase. The relationship brings out the best in Mama; she decries the challenges of the armed robbers and her reaction of shaking her head reveals her feeling of bewilderment. Mama's act of generosity on which the pastor always relies, her ready financing of the church building also highlights the love between the church and her, even though there arises opposition to her intended spouse, she does not react negatively, though she resists firmly.