Ghanian Blogger Bongo Ideas has encouraged his followers not to mourn the death of politician John Kumah.
According to him, the Depputy Finance Minister because his death could just be payback for how he exploited and stole from the masses.
The viral post read;
“Never mourn the passing of an African politician, because their death could just be payback for how they’ve exploited & stolen from you”
The statement made by social media contributor has stirred some controversy.
The tweet has received a lot of attention, and many people have criticized it for inciting hatred and violence against African leaders.
Critics pointed out that these kinds of generalizations are insulting and fail to take into account the complexity of African politics.
Some contend that the remark made by Bongo Ideas dissuades people from holding political systems accountable.
Some Ghanaians, however, who similarly feel aggrieved by corruption and stagnant advancement under some political leaders, have found truth with his post and claimed that it promoted a more critical stance.
John Kumah died on March 7, 2024 on route to Kumasi for medical checkup.
NEVER mourn the passing of an African politician, because their death could just be payback for how they’ve exploited & stolen from you! pic.twitter.com/Xn8Xuwh2eF
— Albert Nat Hyde (@BongoIdeas) March 7, 2024
