The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), Rev. Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, has called on politicians to abandon insults and personal attacks, warning that such behaviour erodes the values of respect and decency that should guide public discourse.
He said political competition must not become an excuse for denigrating opponents, stressing that the pursuit of public office should be guided by principles that promote peaceful coexistence and responsible leadership.
Rev. Thompson noted that the use of derogatory language in political engagements contradicts both Ghanaian cultural traditions and Christian teachings.
He argued that political actors have a responsibility to uphold standards of conduct that reflect respect for others, regardless of their political affiliations.
In an interview with Citi FM, he said the Council was encouraging its members, particularly those involved in partisan politics, to promote a more respectful approach to political engagement.
“It goes against our culture as Ghanaians. It goes against our teachings as Christians, and it goes against normal human values to be downgrading and insulting other people in order to gain political power,” he stated.
The CCG chairman urged politicians to embrace what he described as “pure and sanitised” politics, anchored in mutual respect, democratic principles and Christian values.
He maintained that political discourse should focus on ideas, policies and national development rather than personal attacks, calling for a political culture that reflects the country’s moral and cultural standards.