Provocation + Noise Is Their Strategy. We Appear on TV with NPP, but We Do Not Speak to them -Hamza

According to an Official Facebook Post by Hamza Suhuyini on 7 November 2026, he has urged political communicators and public commentators to remain focused on the concerns of ordinary Ghanaians rather than allow political provocation and unnecessary arguments to dominate television discussions.

In his post, Suhuyini argued that provocation and noise have become a deliberate strategy employed by some political actors to distract attention from substantive issues. He maintained that appearing on television alongside representatives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) does not mean that the discussion is necessarily directed at the NPP or even members of one’s own political party.

According to him, the real audience should be the Ghanaian public, whose interests and concerns must remain at the centre of political communication.

He stressed that political discussions on television should not be reduced to exchanges of insults, personal attacks and arguments intended to excite party supporters. Rather, communicators must understand that their responsibility extends beyond defending political parties and confronting their opponents.

“We may appear on TV with the NPP, but we are not speaking to the NPP or footsoldiers of our party. We are speaking to all Ghanaians,” he stated.

His comments highlight an important aspect of political communication in a democratic society: the distinction between speaking to political opponents and communicating with the wider electorate.

Television discussions involving representatives of opposing political parties often become highly competitive, with participants seeking to defend their parties, challenge opposing narratives and demonstrate political superiority. However, such exchanges can sometimes shift attention away from the issues that matter most to citizens.

Suhuyini’s argument is that political communicators must not lose sight of the people watching and listening to these discussions. Whether the subject is the economy, education, healthcare, employment, infrastructure or governance, the ultimate responsibility should be to explain the issues and provide meaningful answers to the public.

His message also serves as a reminder that political communication should be judged not merely by how aggressively someone defends a party, but by the quality of the information and arguments presented to citizens.

For a country operating under a multiparty democratic system, constructive public debate is essential. Political differences are inevitable, but they should provide opportunities for accountability, clarification and informed public participation rather than become occasions for endless confrontation.

By insisting that the focus should remain on the message and the citizens, Suhuyini is calling for a shift from personality-driven political exchanges to issue-based discussions.

His central message is that political communicators must remember who they are ultimately accountable to when they occupy public platforms. The objective should not simply be to defeat an opponent on television, but to ensure that Ghanaians receive information that helps them understand the issues affecting their lives.

Source: Hamza Suhuyini, Official Facebook Post, 7 November 2026.