An intellectual clash unfolded on the January 8, 2025, episode of Metro TV's Good Morning Ghana program when ., Managing Editor of The Insight newspaper, and Abdul Malik ., Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, shared opposing views on military takeovers across the African continent and Ghana.
The debate between the two distinguished media personalities stemmed from Kwesi Pratt's admiration of the loud cheers that erupted from the crowd at Black Star Square during President 's investiture on January 7.
This occurred when the military leader of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traore, was introduced moments before stepping onto the podium to exchange pleasantries with Mahama.
Reacting to the moment, which has since sparked widespread conversation among Ghanaians, Kwesi Pratt described it as a public endorsement of military leadership over democratically elected leaders.