Madam Nyonkopa Daniels, Executive Director of Peace Watch Ghana, has reiterated her condemnation of insults, vilification, and dissemination of false information in Ghana’s political arena.
She lamented that such actions foster a generation of politicians who prioritise insults over substantive debate, believing that personal attacks can secure electoral victories.
Citing the example of Kwame Baffoe, aka Abronye DC, and his recent attacks on Kennedy Agyapong, she observed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is now experiencing the consequences of its own actions and should not be surprised.
According to her, when party members like Abronye DC subjected President John Dramani Mahama to insults and falsehoods without being called to order, they set a precedent that is now being followed against their own members.
Madam Daniels further asserted that engaging in a politics of insults not only fails to win elections but also sets a detrimental example for younger generations.
Expressing concern that this trend has spilled over into the media, with some journalists insulting traditional leaders like the Asantehene without justification, she called for an end to such behavior.
Appearing on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, she stressed the need for responsible behavior, warning that the prevalence of insults could have negative consequences for the nation. She urged pastors and other religious leaders to preach against insults, emphasising the importance of setting good examples for children.
She stated that “today the tables have turned, and he is going after a party personality, and hell has broken loose.” The party has no right to cry over what is happening. At the very least, they’re getting a taste of their own medicine. The party watched and allowed him to insult Mr Mahama without calling him to order, and now they are complaining about what he is doing to their own people.
She was concerned that ”these levels of insults have moved beyond politics and are creeping deeply into the media space, with some journalists developing the habit of insulting traditional leaders, including the Asantehene and other influential personalities, for no reason.
We should not tolerate insults. To those who sit on the radio and disparage the former IGP, Asantehene, Sam Jonah, Archbishop Duncan Williams, and others. This is toxic for our children and must be stopped immediately. We have a responsibility to set a good example for our kids. There are too many insults. It will bring curses upon the nation. Pastors and other religious leaders should use their podiums to preach against insults, she added.
By: Rainbvowradioonline.com/Ghana
