Ghanaian musician and radio presenter Blakk Rasta has called for the use of Pidgin English in Ghana's parliament, arguing that it would make parliamentary discussions more accessible to the general public. Blakk Rasta believes that Pidgin, a language widely spoken by many Ghanaians, could help bridge the communication gap, ensuring that more people understand the proceedings of parliament without relying on the media to break things down.
In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z, Blakk Rasta expressed his admiration for MPs like A Plus and Baba Sadiq, who have used Pidgin in parliament. He believes their approach helps bring parliament closer to the people, allowing citizens to better connect with the issues being discussed. "The big English is too much," Blakk said, emphasizing that Pidgin would be a more relatable medium for the average Ghanaian.
Blakk Rasta further suggested that parliamentary discussions often seem disconnected from the everyday experiences of ordinary citizens. "When they are discussing things in parliament, it is like bourgeoisies drinking tea," he remarked, criticizing the often elitist tone of parliamentary debates. He believes that by using Pidgin, the parliament would be "radicalized" and made more inclusive, encouraging the public to take an active interest in the decisions being made. Instead of waiting for the media to translate complex issues, Blakk advocates for a parliament that communicates directly with the people in their language.
In addition to his political views, Blakk Rasta shared his personal plans regarding the 2024 election. He revealed that he had been considering leaving the country if the ruling government remained in power. "I was so fed up," Blakk admitted, explaining that he was prepared to relocate abroad if the election results did not go in favor of change. A month before the election, Blakk Rasta traveled to countries such as Jamaica and the United States, preparing for a potential exit from Ghana. Drawing a parallel to Nigerian author Wole Soyinka, who vowed to destroy his American passport if Donald Trump won his first election, Blakk Rasta similarly promised to leave the country if the current government continued to lead.
Blakk Rasta is critical of the current administration, particularly the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which he believes has plunged the country into economic hardship. He feels that Ghana needs a change in leadership to alleviate the austerity measures affecting many citizens.
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