Dela Edem<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Rights of Youth and Disability (RYD) International has condemned the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its consistent disregard and insensitivity towards persons with disabilities (PWDs) and former President John Agyekum Kufuor.<\/p>\n
In a press release dated November 17, 2024, RYD International cited several instances of contempt and disrespect displayed by the NDC and its affiliates.<\/p>\n
Past Incidents of Insensitivity<\/p>\n
The RYD in a statement said, in 2014, Sam George reportedly told Ivor Greenstreet that he \u201cApparently Needs Some Elevation to see the Better Ghana\u201d.<\/p>\n
They also noted, in 2018, Alban Bagbin described the appointment of \u201cStammerer\u201d Omane Boamah and \u201cblind\u201d Danaa as ministers as \u201cbad\u201d.<\/p>\n
Also, former President John Dramani Mahama claimed in 2017 that the percentage of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) meant for PWDs had increased by 50%, but this was later found to be inaccurate, adding that the NDC\u2019s 2020 manifesto incorrectly referred to the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715) as \u201cthe Disability Act, 2007\u201d.<\/p>\n
Recent Attacks on Former President Kufuor<\/strong><\/p>\nThe NDC\u2019s insensitivity has extended to former President Kufuor, who has become a wheelchair user.<\/p>\n
Former President John Mahama\u2019s boy, Dela Edem\u2019s recent apology for his remarks against Kufuor was deemed insincere, and another NDC member, Samuel Huntor, made further derogatory comments.<\/p>\n
RYD International rejected the NDC\u2019s national communication officer\u2019s description of Dela Edem\u2019s comments as \u201cunfortunate,\u201d \u201cunsavoury,\u201d and \u201cdistasteful\u201d as inadequate.<\/p>\n
Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\nRYD International emphasized that disability is not a taboo or curse, but a human condition.<\/p>\n
The organization urged the NDC to rise above its ignorance and prejudice towards PWDs.<\/p>\n
With PWDs comprising 8% of Ghana\u2019s population (2,098,138 individuals), RYD International advocated for respect and dignity towards this segment of society.<\/p>\n
However, the RYD urged Ghanaians to recognize the dignity and worth of PWDs and to support organizations advocating for their rights.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dela Edem \u00a0 The Rights of Youth and Disability (RYD) International has condemned the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its consistent disregard and insensitivity towards persons with disabilities (PWDs) and former President John Agyekum Kufuor. In a press release dated November 17, 2024, RYD International cited several instances of contempt and disrespect displayed by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":251402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252300","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-local-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
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