Political insults and intolerance ‘tearing our democracy apart’ – Prince David Osei
Actor Prince David Osei has expressed his displeasure with what he believes is the increasing use of insults in Ghanaian politics.
In a post on X on February 27, 2025 the actor noted that Ghana’s democracy is being undermined by the continuous insults and division in the country’s politics.
He supported his arguments by recalling how some Ghanaians continuously disparaged former President Akufo-Addo during his term, while other leaders in the country did not condemn it.
“What the hell has happened to our beautiful Ghana? The damned polarisation is tearing our democracy to shreds. Dang, it crushes my heart to see our people sinking into the quagmire of political insults and intolerance!
“In the last administration, folks took it upon themselves to tarnish the ex-president and anyone who dared to voice an opinion. Our sullen parents, religious leaders, and so-called state elders not only stayed quiet but applauded those sons of guns who created derogatory YouTube channels just to make people feel like crap,” he said.
He referenced a recent event in which President John Dramani Mahama was insulted by some Ghanaians, especially those from the New Patriotic Party, on February 27, 2025, as he was giving the 2025 State of the Nation Address.
“I believed this bs would end. But watching SONA 2025 on UTV live on Facebook nearly broke my heart. Sure, I don’t agree with everything President Mahama and the NDC say or do. I don’t need to wish them ill or hate anyone because Ghana is our home, all of us!
“But these lads, using foul language against the president… is unacceptable. Can’t UTV even moderate these live comments? I admit, I might have messed up in the past, for which I am remorseful. But this isn’t good for Ghana or our youth,” he added.
He further expressed disappointment in some media houses for propagating such actions.
Read post below.
What the h**l has happened to our beautiful Ghana? The damned polarization is tearing our democracy to shreds. Dang, it crushes my heart seeing our people sinking into the quagmire of political insults and intolerance!
In the last administration, folks took it upon themselves to… pic.twitter.com/JtBLBayqvd
— H.E Prince David Osei (@PrinceDavidOsei) February 27, 2025
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Raphael Ghartey is a writer with editors.3news.com. Follow him on X, @ghartey_ralph and LinkedIn: Raphael Ghartey
