Campaign songs overshadow policy debates in Ghana - Sulemana Braimah

Accra, Ghana -  October 24, 2024 - The Media Foundation for West Africa's Executive Director, Sulemana Braimah, has sounded the alarm on Ghana's political landscape, criticizing the focus on campaign songs and empty promises over substantive policy discussions.

Speaking at a public lecture marking the first anniversary of the late Anthony Akoto Ampaw on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Braimah emphasized that this trend poses a significant threat to democracy.

At the heart of the issue is the contentious topic of galamsey, or illegal mining, which continues to ravage Ghana's environment. Braimah noted that politicians are hesitant to address this pressing concern, fearing backlash from the estimated 2 million individuals involved in the practice.

“It’s indeed a problematic situation where, if you listen to the campaign now, perhaps you’ll hear more sounds and more music than policies that are being put out.

“Indeed, if you take the biggest problem of galamsey which is destroying our environment and our future, both parties are shying away from touching on it.

“I have friends from both sides who say, what can three months do? We’re left with just three months, you know. How can they destroy the whole thing? After three months after the election, we’ll make sure everything is restored. Do you know there are close to 2 million people involved in galamsey? I should say it and lose the votes,” he stated.

Source: Lead News Online