{
  "id": 796657,
  "title": "Ras Kuuku rules out politics over ‘too much hatred’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/ras-kuuku-rules-out-politics-over-too-much-hatred",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-13T19:21:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ras-kuuku-rules-out-politics-over-too-much-hatred/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ras Kuuku, the reggae-dancehall musician, has expressed his lack of interest in pursuing a career in politics. In an interview on Joy Prime, he explained that the hostile environment in politics, characterized by personal attacks and propaganda, is a significant factor in his decision to stay out of public office. Ras Kuuku noted that even within the same communities, political rivals often turn against each other, despite their shared religious beliefs. He pointed out the rivalry between Ghana's major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and how these divisions can extend into places of worship. Despite his community's approach to have him represent them in Parliament, Ras Kuuku firmly stated that he would decline due to his aversion to the political setting. However, this does not mean he is disengaged from civic participation; he actively votes in elections to contribute to the selection of a suitable leader. Ras Kuuku believes that engaging in Ghana's democracy is important, but he has no intention of entering the political arena himself.",
  "summary": "For many Ghanaians who have imaged Ras Kuuku in political office, the reggae-dancehall musician has completely ruled out that possibility. In an interview on Joy Prime, Ras Kuuku explained that the level of hostility among politicians is one of the main reasons he has no interest in seeking public office. According to him, politics is […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ras Kuuku declines politics due to hostile environment.",
    "He cites personal attacks and propaganda as deterrents.",
    "Kuuku votes in elections despite his stance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ras Kuuku rules out politics over ‘too much hatred’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/ras-kuuku-rules-out-politics-over-too-much-hatred-809363",
        "published": "2026-08-13T20:36:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}