Call to Prevent Unrest Amid Public DiscontentCall to Prevent Unrest Amid Public Discontent The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged political leaders to address public discontent proactively to prevent potential unrest and protests. Inspired by recent demonstrations in Kenya, Mr Afenyo-Markin emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of popular grievances, regardless of political affiliations. He warned that ignoring public concerns could lead to similar unrest in Ghana. He stressed the need for unity among politicians to implement effective solutions that reduce discontent and prevent disruptions. “The political class must collectively take proactive and comprehensive measures to address the root causes of public discontent,” he said. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, who witnessed the protests in Kenya, highlighted the urgency of tackling youth unemployment. He warned that impunity and perceived corruption within the political class could trigger public reactions. “As we sit here today, the perception is that the executive branch is corrupt. The judiciary has become a political pawn. We, the legislature, are selfish and uncaring,” Vanderpuye stated. The article emphasizes the need for politicians to prioritize addressing public concerns to maintain stability and peace. It calls for a collective effort to harness the potential of the youth and unlock the development potential associated with a demographic dividend.
The leader of the majority faction in parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the political class to take proactive and collective measures to address popular discontent and thus prevent unrest and protests.
The MP from Effutu drew useful lessons from the recent protests in Kenya during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, July 3, stressing the importance of collectively addressing the underlying causes of popular discontent, regardless of political affiliation.
Mr Afenyo-Markin urged politicians and policymakers to learn lessons from the recent protests in Kenya, which led to an attack on parliament and other state institutions.
He stressed that ignoring public grievances could lead to similar unrest in Ghana.
The party leader stressed the importance of promptly addressing public concerns to maintain stability and peace.
He called on politicians to be united to ensure that effective solutions are implemented to reduce popular discontent and prevent possible disruptions.
“The recent activism of Gen Z in Kenya serves as a glaring warning. To prevent such scenarios in Ghana, it is imperative that the political class collectively takes proactive and comprehensive measures to address the root causes of public discontent.”
“Our preoccupation with political maneuvers must not blind us to the reality of public expectations. Let us recommit to a national agenda that not only harnesses the potential of our youth, but also unlocks the enormous development potential often associated with a demographic dividend,” he said.
Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, Member of Parliament for Ododiodio, who witnessed the protests and violence in Kenya, also stressed the urgency of tackling youth unemployment.
“We must not be deceived. Yes, we can preach and preach and preach peace all the time. But if people think that the impunity of the political class is beyond their endurance, they will definitely react.”
“Today, as we sit here, the perception is that the executive branch is corrupt. The judiciary has become a political pawn. We, the legislature, are selfish and uncaring and they have low expectations of our ability to fight for them. And that is a danger.”
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