Veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Omanhene Kwabena Asante has expressed concern about what he describes as the growing culture of disrespect and hostility in Ghana’s political space.
Speaking during a discussion with host Osei Bonsu on Asempa FM on Friday, March 27, Mr. Asante lamented that political discourse in the country has deteriorated significantly compared to previous years.
According to him, the level of civility and respect that once characterised Ghana’s political engagement has gradually eroded, making way for insults, misinformation and personal attacks among political actors and their supporters.
Mr. Asante noted that there appears to be no clear boundary in political communication anymore, stressing that the lines that once separated healthy criticism from outright hostility have become blurred.
“Today, there is no borderline in our politics,” he said during the discussion. “The level of disrespect has become too much.”
The veteran broadcaster further stated that lies, backbiting and hatred have increasingly become part of the political culture, a development he believes is damaging to the country’s democratic values.
He warned that if the current trend continues unchecked, it could further deepen divisions among Ghanaians and undermine constructive national conversations.
Mr. Asante therefore called on political leaders, communicators and supporters of various parties to promote a more respectful and issue-based approach to political debate.
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He emphasised that Ghana’s democracy thrives best when political disagreements are expressed through facts, policies and respectful dialogue rather than insults and personal attacks.
His comments add to growing public discussions about the tone of political engagement in Ghana, particularly on media platforms and social media where partisan debates have increasingly become heated.
Observers say many political analysts and civil society actors have in recent times urged political parties and their supporters to uphold civility and focus more on national development issues rather than personal attacks.