Speaker of Parliament Urges Leaders to Cease Tolerance of Abusive Political Language
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin warns that rewarding divisive politicians endangers Ghana's democratic culture.
Parliament’s presiding officer, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on political party chiefs to discontinue rewarding figures who wield hostile or inciting speak in campaign trails, stating such conduct weakens the nation’s fledgling democracy. He made the appeal during a ceremony in Accra warning that unchecked rhetoric fuels public distrust and distracts from pressing socio-economic issues, a concern echoed by many Ghanaians weary of partisan mudslinging.
The Speaker’s remarks come amid heightened tension ahead of the upcoming election cycle, where partisan clashes have increasingly spilled into televised debates and social media exchanges. Observers note that his caution aligns with long-standing calls from civil society groups to prioritise policy-focused discourse over personal attacks, a shift many believe could reshape voter expectations.
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