Ghana stands at a crossroads where the character of those who seek our mandate must be scrutinized under the brightest of lights. We often hear the loudest voices claiming they have the keys to our future, yet a closer look at the trail of their actions reveals a startling disregard for the very codes of conduct they swore to uphold. While the New Patriotic Party (NPP) continues to ground its governance in systemic discipline and institutional respect, the alternative presented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is increasingly defined by a long, troubling list of personal and professional indiscretions.
Politics is about people, and people are led by examples. But what example are we setting when the “Honourable” becomes the “Questionable”?
Take the case of Sam George, the Ningo Prampram lawmaker. For many, his recent social media rants and the “DSTV nonsense” portrayed a man more interested in his own ego than the collective dignity of his office. Claiming to have “paid his dues” as a shield for unruly behavior is a slap in the face of the average Ghanaian who works hard every day without demanding a free pass to misbehave.
The disrespect does not stop at the gates of Parliament. In the regions, we see characters like Amoakohene, whose tenure has been marred by various lies regarding developmental projects. Even more alarming is the blatant disrespect shown toward our revered Chiefs, the very custodians of our culture and land. Such conduct is a far cry from the NPP’s traditional stance of deep-seated reverence for the chieftaincy institution, which remains a pillar of our national stability.
Then there is Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a man whose “oral lies” have become a staple of his political brand. It is one thing to play politics, but it is another to attack your own colleagues in the chamber simply for holding you accountable. His track record of reappointing officers convicted of crimes against the state raises serious questions about his commitment to the rule of law.
Transparency is the bedrock of democracy, yet some walk with pockets full of secrets. Sammy Gyamfi was seen flashing cash in a car trunk, a visual that sits uncomfortably with a party that claims to represent the “common man.” Between the Goldbod losses and his spirited defense of what many see as state capture, the credibility gap widens by the day.
We cannot talk about the economy without mentioning John Jinapor. Up till now, he has not accounted for missing containers or the dumsor levy. This is a man who presided over the darkest days of our energy sector and still lacks the humility to give us a straight answer while we strive to keep the lights on under a more competent NPP administration.
The insults have even reached our most respected institutions and mothers of the nation. We saw Awusi target the Head of the Pentecost Church and Her Excellency Samira Bawumia with unprintable words. This gutter politics has no place in a civilized Ghana. Similarly, Stan Dogbe’s history of physically abusing a military officer and raining insults on the public when confronted shows a temperament totally unfit for the high corridors of power.
Even within the administrative ranks, the contrast is sharp. While various DCEs are being held to the fire over Galamsey issues, the opposition’s Basintale continues to ride around in motorcades, sometimes dressed in military or police uniforms as if he is above the law, all while engaging in sole-sourcing for phantom projects at the YEA. And who can forget Julius Debrah, who disregarded the law by firing legally employed citizens just to satisfy political whims?
Despite the noise from “tribal evangelists” who choose to ignore these glaring flaws while shouting about Galamsey and curriculum changes, the facts remain. Leadership is about character. The NPP, with its focus on digitalization, education, and steady industrialization, offers a path of dignity. The alternative, as shown by the long list of violators above, is a path of chaos, entitlement, and a total breakdown of the code of conduct that keeps our republic together.
Ghana deserves better than a return to the days of arrogance and unaccountability. We must choose the path that respects our elders, accounts for our taxes, and upholds the dignity of every citizen.
