Acclaimed music star known for hits like “Confessions,” Kofi Kinaata recently spoke out about Ghana’s deepening political divisions.
In a candid interview, he highlighted how Ghanaians‘ unwavering loyalty to political parties is harming the nation’s progress.
Kinaata lamented the pervasive mindset where citizens prioritise their allegiance to parties over the country’s well-being.
He expressed frustration, noting that this mindset stifles discussions on critical issues, as people fear backlash and political labelling.
“In our country, politicians have made promises, but we see little change. Personally, I’ve lost hope,” Kinaata remarked in an interview with Graphic Online.
He elaborated on the challenges posed by intense partisan loyalties, stating, “People’s strong affiliations to parties hinder meaningful conversations.
Criticise party A, and their supporters attack you. Speak against party B, and you face similar backlash. It’s a chaotic situation.”
“Over the years, we have been sweet-talked to by politicians in this country, but nothing happens, and there is no change. For me, I’ve given up,” Graphic Online quoted him as saying.
“The people are making things difficult, so we cannot address issues because someone thinks he is for party A, so whatever you’re saying goes against party A, so don’t say. He is for party B, so he will still stand for his party even if he’s dying. People tend to love their party more than the country, so everything is in a mess.”
Kinaata’s comments shed light on the concerning trend where political allegiance eclipses national interests, impeding constructive dialogue and problem-solving.
Despite receiving invitations to join politics, including offers from the Movement for Change, Kofi Kinaata clarified that he has no plans to enter the political arena.