According to GHOne, renowned Ghanaian jurist Justice William Atuguba raised significant concerns about the growing trend of political candidates running as independents while maintaining active ties to their political parties. The veteran judge, known for his candid views on legal and political matters, expressed uncertainty over the ethical and practical implications of this strategy, suggesting that it could erode trust and loyalty within Ghana’s political system.
Atuguba’s comments focused on what he termed as an “ambivalent stunt,” a reference to candidates who campaign as independents yet remain aligned with their political parties once elected to parliament. “You are out there campaigning against the party’s candidate, yet in parliament, you are with the party. I can’t think far about it,” he remarked, pointing out the apparent contradiction between a candidate’s public position during election season and their actions once in office.
The judge’s concern stems from the potential for confusion among voters who may believe that an independent candidate is free from party influence, only to discover that the individual still supports the party’s agenda in parliament. This, Atuguba argues, can undermine trust and complicate the electorate’s ability to judge candidates based on their true loyalties and principles. His comments seem to reflect broader concerns about the integrity of the political process in Ghana, especially as the country’s political environment becomes more dynamic and competitive.
Source: https://m.dailyadvent.com
