Government has called on political actors to feel free to differ on national policies but refrain from undermining the country’s democracy.
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says while the administration has no problem with people expressing divergent views on policies and national developments, it abhors attempts by some to lace their commentary with anti-democratic comments and insinuations that undermine our democracy.
“Comments to the effect that some conditions are rife for a coup are moat unfortunate and disappointing. They are disappointing because despite COVID-19, Ghana’s current economic status is far better than the days of yesteryear when there was no global pandemic.
“Even if they were worse, the constitution provides legitimate means for advocating for and executing a change. For respected persons to be purporting that such conditions legitimize coups is a terrible attack on our democracy itself and should not be condoned,” the Minister said in response to comments by the Dean of the University of Ghana Law School, Professor Raymond Atuguba.
Background
Prof. Atuguba at a public forum last Monday suggested that the country’s current economic situation may serve as a futile ground for a coup.
The comment has sparked controversy in the country with former Attorney General, Dr. Obed Asamoah describing it as “childish”.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K Bagbin has also expressed concerns over the comment.
Some people have also defended it and described the reactions as out of context with the Professors commentary.
