Cudjoe, the founder and president of IMANI Africa, took to Facebook to express his disgust over the matter. He wrote:
“Classless & brute. But for politics of theft & avarice, that brainless head that unfairly insulted Zanetor in Parliament could have become a raggamuffin. Who was that by the way?”
His statement comes in response to an unnamed MP, who reportedly called Dr. Zanetor “the daughter of a murderer”, a reference to her father, former President Jerry John Rawlings. The comment, which was made during a parliamentary session, has been widely criticized as inappropriate and offensive.
Cudjoe’s harsh rebuke suggests that political opportunism and corruption have elevated undeserving individuals into positions of power, where they misuse their platforms to spew insults rather than engage in meaningful discourse. His post also raises questions about the maturity and ethical standards of Ghana’s lawmakers.
This incident has reignited concerns about the toxic nature of political discourse in Ghana. Instead of focusing on pressing national issues such as the economy, education, and healthcare, some MPs are resorting to personal attacks and derogatory remarks.
In response to Cudjoe’s post, social media users echoed his sentiments, calling for Parliament to discipline the MP responsible and enforce higher standards of decorum. Some also pointed out that such behavior discourages young professionals from entering politics, as the environment appears hostile and undignified.
While Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has not publicly responded to the insult, many expect Parliament to take action to prevent such behavior from becoming the norm. Franklin Cudjoe’s scathing criticism serves as a reminder that politics should be about service, not insults.
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