Attack on democracy creeps in, it doesn't happen suddenly - Kofi Bentil
Kofi Bentil, Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, cautioned on Saturday, August 8, during discussions on JoyNews' Newsfile, that Ghana's democracy can gradually deteriorate when laws are applied in ways that exceed the intentions of their framers. He stated, "When you talk about an attack on democracy, it never ever in the history of mankind happens suddenly. It creeps on you as a nation."
Mr. Bentil explained that attacks on democratic systems do not necessarily occur suddenly but can develop gradually through the misuse of democratic institutions and laws. He cited Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini as historical examples of leaders who rose to power through democratic processes but later used laws and state institutions to weaken constitutional governance. Mr. Bentil also defended the role of protesters and activists in sustaining democracy, stating that citizens who challenge leadership should be respected.
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Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has warned that Ghana's democracy faces a gradual threat from the misapplication of laws. He suggests
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