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Tue, 31 Dec 2024 Social News

Arrest persons who promised to burn themselves, properties or leave Ghana if Mahama wins but still walking free — Rev. David Armstrong

Arrest persons who promised to burn themselves, properties or leave Ghana if Mahama wins but still walking free — Rev. David Armstrong

In the aftermath of John Dramani Mahama's recent electoral victory, Rev. David Armstrong, founder and leader of the Mo Mary Fellowship in Kumasi, has issued a controversial demand aimed at certain political figures particularly those affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

He is calling for the arrest of individuals who publicly vowed to commit self-harm or destroy their property if Mahama won the December 7 2024 elections.

During the election campaign, some Ghanaians, including pastors, made alarming pronouncements, pledging to harm themselves or burn their churches should Mahama secure victory. Now that Mahama has been declared president-elect, Rev. Armstrong insists these individuals should face consequences for their extreme declarations.

“Those who made such self-destructive promises are still roaming the streets as if nothing has happened,” Rev. Armstrong remarked. He questioned the perceived double standard in the application of the law, stating, “If the law punishes someone for attempting a crime, even if that crime is not completed, why do we allow people with clear intentions of self-harm or property destruction to go unpunished?”

Rev. Armstrong’s comments have sparked significant ethical and legal debates. Critics argue that penalizing statements made during heated political moments, particularly those exaggerated or made in jest, could infringe on free speech and set a troubling precedent.

Additionally, the pastor’s extreme suggestion that those individuals be “forced to commit suicide or destroy their properties for public witnesses” has raised serious concerns about mental health and the gravity of such rhetoric. Mental health advocates emphasize that expressions of suicidal ideation require compassion and support, not punishment or ridicule.

On the other hand, supporters of Rev. Armstrong's perspective argue that unchecked extreme declarations could erode public trust and normalize reckless political pronouncements. They believe holding individuals accountable could reinforce the importance of measured public discourse and adherence to the rule of law.

King Amoah
King Amoah

Ashanti Regional CorrespondentPage: king-amoah

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Joel Savage | 12/31/2024 8:13:07 PM

There are people like that everywhere, including in the United States. Chelsea Handler, Snoop Dogg, Miley Cyrus, Amber Rose, Whoopi Golberg, Barbra Streisand, and Samuel L. Jackson were among the numerous celebrities who declared in 2016 that they would leave America if Trump wins. Yet, they are still there, and Trump has won again in 2024.

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