Security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has sounded the alarm over the growing normalization of violence in Ghana’s electoral processes, warning that the country’s democracy is dangerously close to collapse if urgent action is not taken.
Prof. Aning reacted to the violent scenes witnessed during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun, which saw assaults, chaos at polling stations, and clashes between political supporters.
“Our democracy is now on a knife’s edge, given the increasing franchising of violence and the use of violence as a tool,” Prof. Aning declared on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 13, 2025.
He noted that while political leaders are quick to issue condemnations and promises after such events, there is rarely any genuine effort to address the root causes or prevent future occurrences.
“Promises will be made, statements will be issued, but we will never be prepared. Much like the fight against galamsey, they are only tinkering with what we see,” he said.
