By Senyo Hosi, former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), has emphasized the urgent need to safeguard Ghana’s fragile democracy amid rising public disillusionment.
In a letter to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, he underscores the declining global trust in democratic institutions and urges caution and restraint in Ghana’s political discourse.
“Reports of democratic recession globally and a disenchanted African youth must guide our governments and leaders,” Mr. Hosi warned that this disillusionment could be tied to a perceived failure of democracy to deliver on the promises of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
His message extends beyond advocating for respect for judicial rulings; he underscores the broader risks associated with eroding trust in institutions.
He specifically cautions that disregarding Supreme Court rulings could deepen public disenchantment with democratic governance.
“Let’s not take our progress for granted,” he writes, referencing the steady deterioration of trust in Ghana’s judiciary as a “major risk to our democracy.”
The former CEO also points to the symbolic role the Speaker holds in bridging Ghana’s institutions, urging him to resist partisan calls that would deepen divisions. “
The hawkish voices may be loud, cacophonous, and tempting,” Senyo Hosi acknowledges, “but I strongly urge you not to fall into the trap of counter-productive inter-organ collision which now threatens the efficiency of our state.”
Mr. Hosi’s letter conveys a wider message for all leaders to promote unity, accountability, and respect for the Constitution.
He concludes by urging the Speaker to “put country first” to ensure his legacy as a leader who preserved rather than threatened Ghana’s democratic heritage.
