- Professor Adu Gyamfi expresses concern over politicians' remarks.
- Bryan Acheampong and Kwame Agbodza make controversial statements.
- Professor Adu Gyamfi warns against reckless comments.
- He calls for cautious and measured political discourse.
Professor Samuel Adu Gyamfi, a renowned political historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has expressed grave concern over recent remarks made by some politicians in the lead-up to the December 7 polls.
At a recent party rally in the Eastern Region, Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, made a statement that has sparked controversy, saying that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would do whatever it takes to win the election.
In response to Bryan Acheampong’s comments, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the MP for Adaklu, also made a statement that has raised eyebrows, asserting that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would resist any actions that could disrupt the electoral process. Professor Adu Gyamfi has urged politicians to be cautious with their statements, warning that their words could potentially plunge Ghana into chaos if care is not taken.
He emphasized the sentimental attachment of Ghanaians to political parties, likening it to conjoined twins, highlighting the depth of emotional investment in political affiliations. The professor criticized the statements made by Bryan Acheampong and Kwame Governs Agbodza, saying they did not serve the cause of democracy and could be seen as incendiary.
He called for clarity and measured responses in political discourse, avoiding inflammatory language that could be misinterpreted or exploited by opponents. Professor Adu Gyamfi stressed the importance of choosing words that promote sanity, clarity, and order, rather than those that could inflame passions and create unnecessary tension.
He warned that reckless comments could have dire consequences for Ghana’s democracy, potentially undermining the electoral process and eroding trust in institutions. The professor’s concerns highlight the need for responsible political rhetoric ahead of the December 7 polls, as Ghana seeks to consolidate its democratic gains and ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
