Dr. Isaac Brako, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has urged Ghanaians to critically analyze political allegations and demand credible evidence before accepting them as truth.
Speaking on Bryt Adekyee mu Nsem, Dr. Brako explained that political actors often use language carefully, noting that the use of the past simple tense usually refers to actions that are believed to have already happened. He traced Ghana’s political history from the beginning of the Fourth Republic, stating that from 1992 through 1996, there were no widespread complaints or evidence suggesting electoral theft.
According to him, if such serious allegations had truly occurred, they would have been raised and addressed at the time. He questioned why individuals who now make these claims failed to present evidence when the alleged incidents supposedly happened. Dr. Brako suggested that such allegations often emerge when political outcomes do not favor certain individuals or groups.
He emphasized the importance of critical thinking, advising that people should not accept claims simply because they are repeated or come from influential figures. “If someone tells you something and you want to believe it, you must subject it to critical analysis,” he said, adding that believing unverified claims without evidence is dangerous.
Dr. Brako stressed that Ghanaians are discerning and do not accept every statement at face value. He therefore challenged anyone making allegations to present clear and convincing evidence to support their claims.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Amuzu Priscilla
