Ghana is what it is because we are afraid to die – Kpebu

A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has criticized Ghanaians over their perceived timidity in the face of political and social injustice.

Kpebu’s comments come amid growing discontent over government’s actions, particularly following the Supreme Court’s decision to halt Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of the seats of four MPs vacant.

Kpebu argued that Ghanaians have become complacent, allowing leaders like President Akufo-Addo to disregard the law without consequence.

“Anywhere else, we would have been out in the streets like in Sri Lanka,” he said on Key Points on October 19.

He highlighted the stark contrast between Ghana’s situation and that of nations where citizens actively protest against governmental overreach.

He lamented that many Ghanaians fear speaking out against wrongdoing due to a concern for their safety, stating, “You see wrong and you don’t want to say. You are afraid of dying.”

Kpebu emphasized that rights are not granted freely; rather, they must be fought for.

He likened the situation to the Biblical story of Judas Iscariot, suggesting that without his betrayal, Jesus would not have died to save the world from sin.

His remarks echo a wider sentiment of frustration among Ghanaians, who are increasingly calling for accountability and greater civic engagement in the political process.