Broadcast journalist and host of Angel Morning Show, Saddick Adams, has called for stricter enforcement of Ghana’s laws, arguing that the country would generate significant revenue if it were to “tax stupidities”—a phrase he used to describe reckless and lawless behaviour.
Speaking on the Monday, August 3 edition of the programme, Saddick Adams lamented what he described as the growing disregard for laws and regulations across the country. According to him, many Ghanaians openly flout the law because successive governments have failed to consistently enforce existing legislation.
He argued that this weak enforcement has created a culture of impunity, where people feel comfortable breaking rules without fear of punishment.
Saddick Adams pointed out that the behaviour of many Ghanaians changes dramatically when they travel abroad. He noted that citizens who disregard traffic regulations, sanitation laws and other rules at home often become disciplined and law-abiding once they relocate to countries where laws are strictly enforced.
According to him, this shows that the issue is not an inability to obey rules but rather the absence of firm enforcement in Ghana.
He remarked that Ghana could have earned millions of cedis if it imposed meaningful financial penalties on irresponsible conduct, joking that it was “time to tax stupidities.” He explained that many developed countries generate substantial revenue through fines and penalties imposed on people who violate laws, while at the same time using those measures to discourage bad behaviour and improve public order.
Saddick Adams stressed that Ghana does not necessarily need more laws but rather the political will to enforce the ones already on the books. He maintained that without accountability and respect for the rule of law, it would be difficult for the country to achieve the level of discipline and development seen in many advanced nations.
His remarks have sparked debate among listeners and on social media, with some agreeing that stricter enforcement of laws is long overdue, while others argue that education and public awareness should accompany any tougher sanctions.