“Centuries Ago, People Were Hanged Yet Others Still Stole” — Cudjoe Reacts After Hadzide’ Remarks

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to comments by former Deputy Minister of Information under the NPP, Pius Enam Hadzide, concerning the ongoing visa scandal involving Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams and former Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.

Hadzide has stated that signed letters and admissions involving money have placed the two officials under scrutiny in connection with the controversy surrounding visa arrangements for Ghanaian football supporters.

Reacting to the development, Franklin Cudjoe expressed concern about the effectiveness of the death penalty as a punishment for crime. He used an example from history to explain why he does not support capital punishment.

In a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Cudjoe wrote, “Expert Witness Official 1. Herh. There is a good reason I do not support the death penalty.”

He explained that, centuries ago, people gathered in town squares to watch pickpockets being hanged, yet other people continued stealing from them even while the executions were taking place.

Through this comparison, Cudjoe appeared to question whether severe punishments are enough to prevent people from committing crimes. His example suggested that the threat of punishment does not always stop people from engaging in wrongdoing.

His reaction comes amid public discussion surrounding the visa scandal and the claims made by Hadzide about the evidence that has brought Kofi Adams and Ampofo Ankrah under scrutiny.

The controversy has attracted attention because of the questions surrounding the handling of visa arrangements for Ghanaian supporters and the responsibilities of officials involved.

However, Cudjoe’s Facebook post focused on his opposition to the death penalty rather than directly establishing the guilt or innocence of the officials mentioned in the controversy.

The visa scandal remains a subject of public interest as questions continue to be raised about accountability, the handling of official responsibilities and the need for transparency in public service.

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