THE MAN ON A MISSION : A CONVERSION WITH THE FOUNDER OF CODE57.

PS David Nii Adjaye , founder of code57

A set of young generational thinkers is fast rising in Ghana to alter the cause of history and change the status quo that is only favouring a selected few in the society. A revolution is about to hit Ghana that is going to go down in the history of time and it has already started with a conversation and a set of practical steps. This revolution is being spearheaded by a Ghanaian- UK based Pastor, David Nii Adjaye ( DNA ) through a youth movement called CodeNation1957 (Code57).
Below is an excerpt of an interview he granted last Friday(15-05-2020) on one of code57's online platforms, to share with us, his personal life and the inspiration behind the establishment of code57.

Have a Good Read !

Code57 : A lot of us know you as PS David Nii Adjaye , founder of code57 .
Tell  us more about yourself Sir.

DNA : My name is David Nii Adjaye.
Born in Ghana, Based in London.
A Pastor, a Mentor ,31 years old and an Agent of change .
Studied health &social care
Law &business at Lambeth college
&  Did a short course with an open university (politics )

Code57 : You had the opportunity to serve with the Air Training Corps squadron for 4years right ..?
How was the entire  experience there like .?

DNA : Yes I did served for 4 years at the Air training corps where I did my scolarship in flying and shooting.

Experience was actually great. I was always away on camping in different countries , had the opportunity of meeting the queen , got trained in rifle drills, learnt real discipline from there, where I was subjected under authority and also qualified as a drill inspector

Code57 : Why did you start code57 sir?

DNA : Growing up in a poor home my parents have always told me about the struggle that people faced especially the youths, and that’s why they had to leave Ghana for a better future. But even with that all we saw was struggles .

I was young then so there was nothing I could have done to help, but I always had it in my heart that when I grew up, I would go back home and help in my own capacity.

What birthed this vision is understanding the struggles and pain that people go through because I was also going through the same but just in a different location (London).

I was homeless at a point in my life sleeping in parks and buses for  2 good months so I know what it feels like .

I decided to sacrifice all I had when life got a bit better for me to help my fellow brothers and sisters.

Code57 : Aiming into the future, what's the ultimate goal for CODE57?

DNA : The ultimate goal is to raise leadership and leaders in Ghana who will stand for what is right and birth a new system to favor everyone and not just the rich, and above all build the nation of Ghana.

Code57 : What are some of the things you expect of CODE57 members?

DNA:
A).Focus
B).Commitment to fight for your generation
C).Believe in yourselves
D).Unity
E).Stay winning with the little you have

Code57 : I really admire your style of leadership , would you say you were  born with it, or you learnt it ?

DNA : A bit of both , I always grew up wanting to fight and defend others, I also learnt a few things on leadership to channel my energy in the right way to cause an impact.

6. What principles and values  would you say guides your life?

DNA :
A). Stand for what is right
B). Believe in people
C). Build people
D). Love people

My life has always been about serving people

Code57 :  Who do you look up to in life Sir ?

DNA : Kwame Nkrumah, love a bit of  JJ Rawlings and  Martin Luther King Jnr.

Code57 : What one thing do you like about Ghana .?

DNA :  Culture

Code57 : What one thing don't you like about Ghana?

DNA :  Ghanaian politics

Code57 :  What's your favourite Ghanaian food ?

DNA : Banku and okra

Code57 :  Are u married sir?

DNA : Nope

Code57 : When should we save the date ? For ur marriage...

DNA : Lol appointed time

Code57 : Are you dating anyway ?

DNA : Yh dating at the moment

Code57 : Your first time returning to Ghana was in 2018 ryt ? Before u came to Ghana, what were u expecting?  And how did the reality here matched with ur experience when u touched down the first time after 29years ?

DNA : Left Ghana when I was just 2 and half years old and came back for the first time in December, 2018.
I came because I had a vision in my heart and to be honest it was good, as I saw things with my own eyes which made me even more determined to fight.

Code57 : What are some of the important lessons you've learnt in life ?

DNA : I have learnt to stand for what is right ,never to look down on anyone and never to back down till I achieve my goals.

Code57 : What do you do during your leisure time ?

DNA : Few of my friends are professional footballers so I watch their games; I'm trying to read more now; I do chill with friends at times; and  most of all spend time in the word of God.

Code57 : What makes you happy ?

DNA : What makes me happy in life is seeing the people around me win in their various field and I love food as well lol.

Code57 : What makes u angry ?

DNA :  Disunity

Code57 : How do you cope with challenges ?

DNA : I Face it !

Code57 :  Where you see yourself by 2030?

DNA : Interesting one but I have lived most of my life serving people so I am just the people’s man so whatever opportunity comes up in 2030, I will happily embrace it.
However, I am a pastor and that stand will never change though.

Code57 :  What kind of books do you read ...? Tell us about some of your all time favourites..

DNA : Bible , inspirational books on successful people.

My Favourites books ;
 Team of rivals - Abraham Lincoln &
The wolf of Wall Street

Code57 : What's your favourite quote from the Bible

DNA : Simple and plain, John 3 vs 16 which is the center of the word

Code57 : What's your favourite quote from the wisdom of men.

DNA :  It always seems impossible until it’s done - Nelson Mandela

Code57 : You love movies ryt? What is your best movie in recent times?

DNA : Yes sir. I will say transformers if we are talking about recent movies

Code57 : What's your kind of music ? What's your Best album/track among these genres ..?

DNA :
A) Gospel
B) Slow jams
C) Grime
D) Rap
When it comes to slow jams will go for usher

Code57 : I have seen pictures of you with men and women of honour.... In the likes of Kojo Jones, the President of Ghana , Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo , Former President Mahama, the finance minister, Benny Hinn , Sinach  and among others ....
What's your secret in networking with these great personalities..?

DNA : My secret is that, none of these people have been easy to see but when I get to the door and it’s closed I will always kick that door down, and I never turn back until I have that encounter.

Code57 : How is Pastoral life like?

DNA : Loool if you want to kill a man, ordain him as a pastor because people will finish him.

Code57 : What's your take on the pandemic and how African countries are handling the situation?

DNA : Well personally I believe it was too soon for the lockdown to be lifted up in Ghana but then again one can understand that government is also looking at the economy but the health of the people are still important however we just have to pray and hope they everything goes well.

Code57 : What’s your view on Akuffo Addo signing a deal for the supposed vaccine if it’s launched.?

DNA :  Well if he believes it’s right for the people under his government then it is what it is, but if the people do not think it’s right then the people will have to speak

Code57 : What do you think African countries should do to remain independent from western countries cos looks like they’re forced into making absurd deals out of their will power.?

DNA :  Change leadership

Code57 : Ghana has been changing leadership since Adam’s time but we are just seeing our leaders repeating the same mistakes other governments do

DNA : It’s not easy to change leadership but it is possible with time when the people speak ! Because, most of our current leaders are destroying Africa as a whole for their selfish reason and also not looking into the future and how it affects people

 Personally I honestly have not seen State men who actually have a heart for the nation but I have seen politicians though who step into power to gain something from it and it’s deep especially when you are not serving the people

Code57 : Do you think Africa can truly be independent from these western influence..?

DNA :  We actually can, when Africa unites themselves and that’s the problem; we are not united

Code57 : Wat can we do to unite then ....cos looks like the mindsets of Africans have been polluted since  Colonization.

DNA :  I believe it all starts from individuals , because there you are sitting down, you cannot tell me a white man is controlling your mind so it’s starts from individuals coming together

Code57 :Do you think poverty is the cause of our leaders being selfish?

Yes I believe this
Don’t forget that these leaders have adopted a system and that system too is passed down to their line . So a prince is being trained to become a king with the same process the king went through.

Code57 : Is everyone created to be a leader and what makes one a leader ??

DNA :  Not everyone is created be a leader however there is power in following to become a leader.
Leadership is not a burden that everyone can carry

Code57 :  Your final words ....

DNA : Code57 family, thank u very much for having me and it's been an honour to be with you guys on this session.

One of the things I would like to say to you is to keep fighting. The journey may not be an easy journey but eventually we will get there.
The truth is that I believe and have hope in each and every one of you and I know that every single person here has a purpose to accomplish, especially serving our nation, Ghana. I speak with you guys tonight with a great joy in my heart knowing that a set of youths or a generation  can rise up to stand for change. I believe that the Nation of Ghana has been waiting for this change for so long and we now have what it takes make this happen. Our families depend on us , our children depend on us, our next generation depends on us to make this happen. So we can't afford to fail.
I love each and every single person here dearly and I know together as we fight on this journey we will make things work and make Ghana Proud.

Thank You.

I hope you enjoyed the above conversation with the founder of code57. If you share in his vision, don't hesitate to join a code57 near you to be part of the these young change makers.

Indeed Ghana Shall Prosper !

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