IDDI MUHAYU-DEEN writes...
The fear of contempt
is the beginning of wisdom and serenity in our body politic. I say kudos to our
law lords on their handling of the infamous muntie 3. Some critics say the
court was too harsh on them but I beg to differ. In fact, I strongly contend that
the reprimand slapped on the trio is exactly what the nation needs at this
critical moment in order to sanitize our airwaves ahead of the 2016 polls. The
ugly noises in this country were just becoming too unbearable and the
prevailing culture of impunity makes the narrative even more nauseatingly sickening.
It is therefore gratifying that our apex court has finally intervened
under the circumstances by cracking the whip on these political “galamseyors”
and ventriloquists who think that they can take this country for granted
because they are closer to the corridors of power. You can indeed play with
your mother's breast but surely, not with your father's testicular organs. You can
open your sharp teeth and spew gratuitous and acidic invectives on innocent
Ghanaians without any provocation and get away with it; but you dare not
attempt to desecrate the sanctity of our judiciary, which is the embodiment of
our justice delivery system and the last resort for seeking redress.
However, my only little disappointment is that, it had to take the
nation's highest court to teach media owners and practitioners alike, how to
effectively manage their stations and particularly, the microphone. Yet, we
claim to be the citadel of democracy and media freedom in the sub-region. This
obviously falls flat on the faces of our legendary citizens including the likes
of Dr. Wereku Brobbey and Nana Akuffo Addo, who fought gallantly in the past
two decades for the liberalization of the nation’s airwaves and the repeal of
the notorious criminal libel law. Obviously, the likes of muntie fm and
others have proven to be a negative fallout of this otherwise enviable
democratic milestone.
As for the BNI, the least said about them, the better. What at all were
they seeking to achieve by suggesting that the convicted trio did not have the
capacity to execute the threats? Did that really matter, even if that was the
case? Were they seeking to rewrite the laws of this country, which say that THREAT
TO KILL is A CRIMINAL OFFENCE without recourse to matters of capacity? But don’t
be surprised because that is what happens when our professionals allow
themselves to be used by politicians for political expediency. I wonder if any
Ghanaian respects the BNI any longer. How sad!
Once again, I doff my hat for our justices for sending the strongest
signals to all the players in our democratic experiment. Rule of law works in
this country after all. Indeed, all must take responsible responsibility for
their responsible irresponsibility. I hope and pray that we all learn the
relevant lessons for the love of God and country. #GhanaMustWorkAgain.
Assalamu Alaikum
This piece was compiled by a concerned Ghanaian in the business of
OCCUPYING HEARTS and MINDS for the love of God and country.
IDDI MUHAYU-DEEN
Youth Activist/Social Commentator
Former NUGS Secretary
(0245335197)
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