A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza SuhuyiniA member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza Suhuyini, has cautioned politicians and political commentators to be mindful of their public utterances to safeguard Ghana’s democratic stability.
According to him, some recent political commentary risks undermining the country’s democratic gains achieved since the return to constitutional rule in 1992.
Speaking on Accra-based Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, May 14, Mr Suhuyini said while democracy is costly, the alternative — such as military rule — is far more dangerous.
“Democracy is a very costly enterprise, and we have gone through a lot to secure this democracy of ours since 1992. We must all be careful, not just politicians in terms of their conduct in public offices, but also those of us who run commentary on national issues must be mindful of the responsibility entrusted to us to protect our democratic gains,” he said.
“Our commentary must not seek to incite the public to begin to have questions about the viability of democracy, because the alternative is scary. Many have lived through military regimes. We all know the cost of military regimes, so we must be careful,” he stressed.
Mr Suhuyini, who is also a lawyer, further urged citizens to have faith in the judicial system, stressing that justice may be delayed but the process ensures fairness.
“No political party — not the NDC or the NPP — can determine how long a case will stay in court. It is the preserve of the judicial process. Our interest may lie in taking specific cases to court, but we do not control the timeline. The ultimate aim is to ensure justice in our country, no matter how long it takes,” he stressed.
