YESTERDAY marked the 50th anniversary of the day our dear country consolidated its independence by becoming a Republican State, thereby attaining full sovereignty by weaning the country off the British monarchy after 113 years of colonial rule.
As has been the practice for some years now, the day was marked with a luncheon and awards ceremony in honour of senior citizens and political authorities who have paid their dues to the State in their various fields of endeavour.
It is said that a nation that does not honour its heroes is not worth dying for and the DAILY GRAPHIC, therefore, thinks it is fitting and proper that we recognise the efforts and contributions of those who, through diverse means, contributed towards the development of the country.
Speaking at the function at the State House in Accra yesterday, President Mills expressed grave concern over the continuous use of verbal violence on the political landscape.
Indeed, this is one issue the DAILY GRAPHIC has commented on from time to time and we are glad the President has added his voice to it.
It is really unfortunate that we have virtually reduced our political discourse to invectives and name-calling. How can we develop as a nation if all we do daily is trade in verbal violence and intemperate language in the media?
The DAILY GRAPHIC hopes the citizenry will appreciate the President’s concern and turn over a new leaf in the days ahead.
We also hope that our compatriots will learn useful lesons from the President’s admonitions and desist from launching verbal attacks on those they disagree with.
The DAILY GRAPHIC thinks political discourse can be carried out in a civil atmosphere, bearing in mind the popular dictum, “Although I detest your views, I will not prevent your right to express them”.
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