Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has found himself at the receiving end of a barrage of insults from supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following his daughter’s appointment to a government position. Ama Pratt, Kwesi Pratt’s daughter, was recently appointed as the Press Secretary to the Vice President, sparking a wave of criticism and personal attacks against her father ¹.
Speaking on an Accra based radio, Peace FM, Kwesi Pratt expressed his dismay at the constant verbal abuse he has been subjected to, stating that he fails to understand why he is being targeted simply because of his daughter’s appointment. “My daughter is old enough, well educated, and married, so I don’t understand it,” he said. Pratt emphasized that as a public figure, he expects some level of criticism, but the personal nature of the attacks has left him perplexed.
Pratt’s comments highlight the challenges faced by public figures and their families in Ghana, where political affiliations and appointments can often spark intense debate and personal attacks.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
