Kwaku Azar, a prominent political commentator and active social media voice in Ghana, shared his perspective on the Minority caucus’s boycott of the Chief Justice nominee’s vetting on his Facebook page on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Known for his candid analyses, Azar argued that boycotts can be powerful tools of protest—but only when they are purposeful, strategic, and aim for a tangible result.
In his post, Azar drew a historical comparison to the Accra Boycott of 1948, organized by Nii Kwabena Bonne II to protest rising prices. That boycott succeeded because it combined public participation, moral clarity, and strategic pressure.
According to Azar, the Minority’s recent boycott fell short of these standards. It neither changed the outcome of the vetting nor strengthened accountability. He highlighted ten reasons why the boycott was counterproductive:
1. Silenced Themselves: Walking out meant no questions could be asked in the constitutional forum.
2. Lost Their Place in History: Parliamentary records will not reflect their perspectives.
3. Surrendered the Power of Questions: One pointed question could have had lasting impact.
4. Strengthened the Opposite Side: The vetting continued without challenge.
5. Lost Moral Authority: Staying engaged demonstrates principle; walking out risks appearing petulant.
6. Wasted a Constitutional Tool: The opportunity to vet the nation’s highest judicial officer was discarded.
7. Undermined Oversight: Checks and balances require active participation.
8. Ceded the Narrative: Only the Majority’s perspective dominated the proceedings.
9. Reduced Politics to Symbolism: Headlines without action have little long-term effect.
10. Forgot Their Duty to Voters: Citizens expect diligence, voice, and representation.
Azar concluded on Facebook that boycotts are meaningful only when resisting injustice. Avoiding engagement in legitimate democratic processes serves little purpose. The Chief Justice was vetted successfully, and democracy thrives when leaders show up, speak up, and participate constructively.