Power and accountability – Using Biblical lenses to explore contemporary challenges in Africa

The Bible is one of the most influential documents in human history that has not only changed believers’ lives but also greatly influenced our society whether a Christian or not. While Western world somehow managed to remove from public sphere and religion relegated as opium oppressed masses Communist bloc, Africans, remained moral compass without which life becomes ungovernable. As come occupy such high place authority African life, aim this article examine contemporary challenges Africa facing concerning issues power accountability light selected biblical texts. Using largely canonical approach socio-cultural anthropology, takes mirror leaders should use self-introspect regard their exercise subjects. It observation there now tendency among leadership especially during elections rush claim vox populi, Dei meaning ‘the voice people God’, yet rigging failure live up God’s dictates may be manifestly characterising one’s leadership. A fish begins rotting its head hence it conclusion by having cultivates fear God at heart can healed problems.Contribution: In Africa, paradox while some political purport have been schooled mission schools, they lead divorced it. This adds on-going politics dialogue Zimbabwe soliciting an honest adherence principles.