Ghana news briefing
Attack on democracy creeps in, it doesn’t happen suddenly – Kofi Bentil
Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, August 8, during discussions on the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Democracy Under Attack demonstration, Mr Bentil said attacks on democratic systems do not necessarily occur suddenly but can develop gradually through the misuse of democratic institutions and laws.
Mr Bentil cited historical examples of leaders who rose to power through democratic processes but later used laws and state institutions to weaken constitutional governance.
Mr Bentil also defended the role of protesters and activists in sustaining democracy, saying citizens who take to the streets to challenge leadership should be respected even when others disagree with their demands.
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