Political analyst Alex Emmanuel Nti has disagreed with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over the position he took over the motion for reparations, stating that it is wrong to generalise issues and blame an entire community for the actions of a few individuals.
He explained that in every society, not everyone engages in wrongdoing.
Using an example, he said when illegal substances like cocaine are brought into the country, it is only a few people who get involved in selling them, not the whole community.
Therefore, it is not right to conclude that everyone is part of such acts, he noted.
On the issue of the slave trade, speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5 FM, he acknowledged that some Africans collaborated with the whites but insisted that they were not the ones who initiated the trade.
According to him, the Europeans came with the intention to engage in slave trade and used a few locals to achieve their aim. He questioned why an entire population should be blamed for the actions of a small number of people.
Mr Nti further stated that even in law, those who assist in wrongdoing can be held accountable, but that does not mean the whole society should be blamed.
He stressed that if, for instance, out of 1,000 people only 20 were involved, it would be unfair to say everyone took part in it.
He also pointed out that Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s argument appears one-sided and does not consider the broader picture.
He believes such discussions should be approached with a wider and more balanced perspective.
Touching on politics, he said leaders often speak in favour of their parties, which can influence their arguments.
He, however, called for more neutral voices in national conversations.
He added that governance in Ghana has been progressive, with different governments contributing in different ways.
Mr Nti added that history should be discussed carefully, without unfairly placing blame on entire communities for the actions of a few.
By: Justina Ekua Kwofie/Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
