Concerns over Ghana's democracy have been voiced by media personality Nana Frimpong Ziega, who claims that recent events, particularly the one surrounding the funeral of the late Apostle Professor Kwadwo Safo, illustrate what he regards as concerning evidence of disdain for the rule of law.
On United Showbiz on Saturday, August 1, Ziega said, Ghana's democracy is "under probation," implying that respect for legal institutions and court procedures is being put to the test more and more.
He cites the court battle over the burial of Apostle Kwadwo Safo as one example. Ziega claimed that despite being aware of a court injunction pertaining to the burial plans, members of the family connected to former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo went ahead.
He raised more general questions about the stability of Ghana's democratic institutions and the upholding of the law if court rulings may be disregarded without repercussions. During the broadcast, Ziega stated,
A protracted family feud has clouded the funeral of the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, with differences over his burial plans leading to court action and much public discussion. Conversations concerning succession, maintaining family unity, and following court rulings have been triggered by the controversy.
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Ziega's comments have given the national discourse a new angle by drawing focus away from the family dispute and toward more general concerns about accountability, governance, and public trust in Ghana's democratic institutions.
Nana Frimpong Ziega's opinions are reflected in the statements made on the show. The funeral's legal difficulties are still publicly available, and the relevant judicial authorities have the final say over whether or not court orders be followed.