The Majority women caucus in Ghana’s eighth Parliament has thrown its support for Lydia Seyram Alhassan in her pursuit seeking justice as she seeks redress in a case when Mr. John Dumelo accused her of somehow involvement in the death of her late husband.
Mr Dumelo made the vile and groundless claim during a recent debate organize by TV3 in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
At a press conference addressed by the chair of the Majority Women caucus,Patricia Appiagyei, she noted that, “this outrageous and contemptible statement is not only a vicious attack on the MP but also an insult to all women who work tirelessly to serve their communities and the nation in position of leadership”.
“We encourage her to take this matter to a court of competent jurisdiction where Mr. John Dumelo will be compelled to prove his baseless and malicious allegations, this legal action should serve as a powerful warning to anyone who attempts to slander or defame women for political gain”
“And for a public figure to so callously and recklessly malign a woman who has endured the profound loss of her spouse is both deplorable and unforgivable”.
“Does his comment also mean same for the NDC MP for Shai Osudoku, Hon Linda Obenawaa Akweley Ocloo who also became MP when her husband sadly died?”
We urge all political actors and members of the public to conduct their discourse with respect, truthfulness and decency, refraining from personal attacks that undermine our democratic process. And the progress of our democracy depends on the ability of all participants to engage in meaningful debate on ideas and policies without descending into the gutters of unfounded and disrespectful allegations, she stated.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com
