At one recent rally, National Democratic Congress-NDC-running mate Professor Nana Opoku Agyemang condemned the pervasive culture of insults in Ghanaian politics. The country is well set for the 2024 elections, and the political class has gradually begun to throw their hats into the ring. Those politicians who were into personal attacks, she indicated, were not taking their roles seriously.
Addressing a sea of expectant supporters, Prof. Agyemang expressed disgust at the manner in which the current political atmosphere has been reduced to mudslinging when constructive discussion should be taking prominence. "We must concern ourselves with the matters that truly affect our people, such as education, healthcare, and employment opportunities, and not engage in petty insults," she declared.
Prof. Agyemang's comments come amidst rising tension as political campaigns reach the climax. She drew attention to the fact that civility should not be lost in politics and asked her fellow politicians to engage in dialogue that elevates, rather than demoralizes, with derogatory rhetoric: "Insulting opponents does not reflect the values we stand for as leaders. It undermines our democracy and disillusions the electorate," she said.
The running mate of the NDC called on all political actors to take responsibility for the tone of the campaign: "We must strive to engage in constructive debates that illuminate our visions for the future, not engage in name-calling," she added. Prof Agyemang further said that such behaviour sends a bad signal to the youths, who watch closely and learn from their leaders.
Her remarks struck a chord in the minds of many Ghanaians who have become tired of the meaningless speeches that have taken center stage in politics. Supporters chanted her name and echoed her sentiments in wanting a campaign focused on policies and progress rather than personal attacks.
This call by Prof. Agyemang for a more decent political discourse reverberates in the goals of unity and integrity that the NDC has set forth as it prepares for the elections. She said, "The will to engage in civility will do much to create a healthier political climate." "Let us rise above insults and focus on what truly matters—the welfare of our people," she concluded, reinforcing her commitment to a campaign of respect and substance.
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