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Ghana’s politics is extremely petty – Charlotte Osei

 

Immediate past Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei, has bemoaned the current nature of Ghana’s politics, saying it is dominated by pettiness.

Speaking on the KSM Show on Metro TV, Mrs Osei said she is worried about the situation because pettiness in politics kills the national purpose and is an “unworthy distraction”.

“It’s always this one has done this, and this one said that, and 20 years ago this one…oh…I can’t [deal with this]…

“It is not for the want of knowledge. We know better. We don’t need advice. It is a choice we have made,” she told Kwaku Sintim-Misa, host of the show.

Mrs Osei left the EC after disagreements with some of her deputies, and over allegations that she breached procurement laws in the award of several contracts.

Since leaving the EC top job, she has been engaged by the United Nations on numerous missions including a May 2019 appointment as an International Elections Commissioner to Afghanistan.

Speaking on the satirical KSM Show, Mrs Osei said the “rabid partisanship” in Ghana’s politics is getting toxic for the future of the country’s democracy.

“We are all drowning in the waters of this toxic partisanship but for some reason, we still continue. Leaders and followers alike,” she observed.

She said it baffles her that the partisanship in Ghana’s politics has continued for so long because it really does not benefit any particular person or group of persons.

“Really who enjoys this? Because we are avoiding the big issues and the big decisions and when everything is reduced to the level of partisan politics then we are even unsure of the decisions that are being taken because we don’t know what the basis is…and it is worrying,” she stated.

“I think we should be concerned. Especially for future generations,” she added.

She is convinced, however, that all is not lost.

“But I do still see a glimmer of hope. With the younger ones, I see hope. I try and follow their debates on social media and I think they are less partisan,” she said.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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