The Politics Of Lies And Deception: Dishonesty Ghanaians Must Not Encourage

The Chronicle wrote an article to create awareness among the Ghanaian electorate and discourage the use of lies, propaganda, falsehood, and all manner of malice to win power during elections. The article states that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been the primary beneficiaries of all general elections in Ghana since 1992. The article mentions that during the 2024 elections, there were countless accusations made against the then ruling government.

The NDC, while in opposition, branded itself as sacrosanct, holy, and a saviour, using many words to taint the NPP. The NPP, in the previous election, promised many things that were not achievable within four or eight years in office. The NDC communication officer, while in opposition, held a press conference along river banks to demonstrate and accuse the NPP government of being responsible for "Galamsey" (illegal mining). The same voice admitted that illegal mining has been in existence for decades.

The article cites the Kasoa MP case as an example from an election report by the Interior Minister. The article asks if people deliberately decided to spew lies to destroy the political career of the then-sitting MP, Hawa Koomson. The article states that Ghanaians must not be too gullible to politicians, must be fair and honest in dealing with politicians, must not be people with short memories, must punish politicians when they go contrary to the law, and must not jump to conclusions and crucify others until they have exhausted all the facts.