A leading member of the Unity Party, Hopeson Adorye, has urged Ghanaians to hold leaders accountable through constructive criticism rather than insults and threats, stressing that freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly.

According to a report by adomonline.com on July 28, 2026, Adorye said that while the 1992 Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, citizens have a responsibility to ensure they do not abuse that right.

"You can criticise, but don't insult and threaten," he stated, adding that meaningful public discourse should be based on respect rather than abusive language.

Adorye warned that individuals who misuse their constitutional freedoms by engaging in insults or issuing threats should be prepared to face the legal consequences of their actions instead of expecting public sympathy.

"We have our freedom because the Constitution guarantees it, but if you don't protect it and decide to sell it, it comes at a cost," he indicated.

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He also referenced the recent arrest of an NDC organiser over alleged social media misconduct, arguing that political supporters should allow the law to take its course rather than rally behind people accused of wrongdoing.

"When the NDC organiser was arrested, did anybody go there? That is how it should be. They must be left on their own," he said.

According to Adorye, the increasing culture of insults on social media does not contribute to national development or meaningful political engagement.

"You don't become relevant through insults but through constructive criticism and hard work," he stressed.

He maintained that safeguarding Ghana's constitutional freedoms depends on citizens exercising restraint and responsibility in how they express their opinions, warning that unchecked abusive conduct could undermine the very rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

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