By Fuvi Kloku , Akatsi , VR.
In a recent and profoundly troubling development, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has made incendiary pronouncements, calling for unrest in Parliament if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prevents collating results from four constituencies. Meanwhile, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are actively avoiding the service of court documents, shirking the legal resolution of this issue. This kind of “patapaa” mentality—marked by rigid, self-assured thinking—is what Annoh-Dompreh and his cohorts are notorious for.
During their eight years in power, the NPP showed a clear disregard for democratic norms and principles. They deployed soldiers to Parliament, sent militias into courtrooms to rescue colleagues on trial, and are implicated in the deaths of eight individuals, whose families continue to seek justice. They terrorized communities in the Volta and other regions by unleashing vigilante groups in uniform to instill fear and chaos during election periods.
It is crucial for the NDC leadership to take a decisive stand against those who undermine our nation. We cannot expect to build a prosperous country with an opposition that appears unfit even for local council duties. In other countries, legislators work diligently; they often stay late into the night, sometimes until 1 a.m., when important matters are at hand, and they resume their work by 9 a.m. to continue addressing the nation’s needs. Our Parliament must adopt a similar work ethic, demonstrating patriotism, decorum, and a commitment to the rule of law.
Individuals like Annoh-Dompreh and others must be held accountable; otherwise, our nation risks stagnation. To restore faith in our democratic institutions, there must be consequences for breaking the law. We need a Parliament that operates effectively and upholds the principles of justice and responsibility.
The time for change is now. Ghana’s future depends on it.
Source: Fuvi Kloku , Akatsi , VR.
