The opposition NPP has raised concerns following an alleged threat of assault against its Deputy Director of Communications, Jennifer Oforiwaa Queen.
This was during a live broadcast on Accra-based United Television’s (UTV) Adekye Nsroma morning show.
The threat, according to the party’s director of communications, Richard Ahiagbah, was issued by Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, a panel member representing the Movement for Change, during a live appearance on the programme.
It has been alleged that Mr Adorye directed the threat towards Ms Oforiwaa Queen during a political discussion.
In a statement released by Mr Ahiagbah, he said, “Mr Adorye’s actions must be condemned without reservation,” the statement read.
“Significant progress has been made in Ghana to promote women’s political participation and to ensure that their voices are heard in national discourse.
“For that reason, threats of assault—or any form of violence—against women for expressing their political views must not be tolerated,” he added.
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He emphasised that tolerance has long been considered a cornerstone of Ghana’s democracy and should be continuously upheld in all political discourse.
Mr Ahiagbah made a call to United Television and other media outlets to ensure that such “unprogressive, undemocratic, and primitive conduct” is not allowed to occur on their platforms.
“In a democracy, the right to free speech and expression must be respected and protected at all times,” Mr Ahiagbah stated.
The statement concluded with an appeal for mutual respect and civility to be prioritised by political actors and media professionals alike, especially in the lead-up to national elections.
No response had been issued by Mr Adorye or the Movement for Change at the time this article was published.
