‘Democracy under attack’: We’re not against accountability, but against selective justice – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for an end to what he described as selective justice and political retaliation, insisting that the opposition is not against accountability but opposed to the unequal application of the law.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has criticized what he perceives as selective justice and political retribution, asserting that the opposition is not against accountability but rather the uneven application of the law. During a demonstration titled "Democracy Under Attack" on August 6, Afenyo-Markin argued that Members of Parliament (MPs) are being investigated for speaking in Parliament.
He questioned the selective nature of the law's application, citing the investigation of an MP who made contributions and the questioning of the conditions in which suspects are held. Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak have both raised concerns over unlawful conditions for suspects, according to Afenyo-Markin.
The opposition leader emphasized that his stance is not based on the current impact on his party members but rather a longstanding belief in the importance of conducting politics with decency and mutual respect. He urged political leaders to break the cycle of "you do me, I do you," urging them to strive for a more respectful approach.
Afenyo-Markin stressed that the demonstration was not a protest against Ghana but a call for fairness, justice, and the safeguarding of democratic principles. He urged politicians to focus on addressing the country's development challenges rather than engaging in partisan disputes. Afenyo-Markin warned that if unchecked, the alleged cycle of political persecution could make it difficult for moderate voices within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to curb the influence of more extreme elements should the party regain power.
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