{"id":232190,"date":"2024-10-14T14:06:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/14\/bawumia-is-a-remarkable-example-of-decency-and-civility-in-politics\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T14:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:06:33","slug":"bawumia-is-a-remarkable-example-of-decency-and-civility-in-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/14\/bawumia-is-a-remarkable-example-of-decency-and-civility-in-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Bawumia is a remarkable example of decency and civility in politics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Political Communication Scholar, Professor Etse Sikanku, has commended Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for bringing civility, dignity, and decency to Ghana\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a review of his latest book, <em>\u201cDr Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency\u201d<\/em>, at the Islamic University College in Accra, Prof. Sikanku emphasized that this quality is one of the Vice President\u2019s most remarkable contributions to the country\u2019s political space.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also touched on leadership in general, exploring how Dr Bawumia\u2019s approach sets a positive tone for political discourse in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the greatest contributions of Dr. Bawumia to Ghana\u2019s political space is the decency and civility he brings. He is not just a political leader. He is a worthy example of respect, courtesy, good manners, decorum, and decency in politics,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Sikanku noted that for Ghana to make democratic progress, it was important for leaders to demonstrate decency in political discourse, campaigns, and discussions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolitical civility is a sine qua non for effective deliberation and democratic maturity. If this country is to experience democratic advancement and remain a beacon of hope for Africa, then it is time to do away with the low-level politics of insults. Intemperate language should give way to civil discourse, prejudice should give way to open-mindedness, slander should give way to respect, and propaganda to data,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Prof. Sikanku further stated that Dr. Bawumia served as a true example of political decency through his elevation of political communication in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the Bawumia example. Rich, quality, intelligent, data-driven, policy-laced discourse setting the tone for public discourse and subject to debate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that Ghanaians were getting weary of the negative tone of political discussions and therefore called for a new era of dignity and decorum in politics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we want to protect our democracy, then it\u2019s important to safeguard the language through which the business of politics is conducted. We have to be an inspiration and example to the future generation in terms of the tone, tenor, and nature of language that we use in this democratic journey,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Adding, \u201cBawumia is a man of conviction, guided by his convictions to advocate for issues that will take Ghana to the next frontier, such as digital technology,\u201d Prof. Sikanku noted. \u201cPolitical civility, including tolerance, is fundamental to our stability.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">Citi Newsroom<\/span>\u00a0channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Political Communication Scholar, Professor Etse Sikanku, has commended Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for bringing civility, dignity, and decency to Ghana\u2019s political landscape. 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