Lawyer Kpebu has voiced strong opposition to the arrest of people for making insulting remarks. He believes such actions could lead to the arrest of a large portion of society.
Kpebu stated that arresting individuals for insults is not the right approach. He suggested that it would be unfair to punish people for expressing their opinions, even if they are critical.
He argued that the law should not be used to silence dissent or criticism. Instead, there should be other ways to address grievances.
Similarly, Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor shared his personal disagreement with arresting people for insulting the government or its officials.
Dafeamekpor indicated that he does not support the idea of detaining citizens for words spoken against the state or its representatives.
The comments highlight a debate about freedom of speech and the limits of public criticism in Ghana.
Legal experts and lawmakers are calling for a review of how such cases are handled by authorities.
They suggest that existing laws might need re-evaluation to ensure they do not infringe on fundamental human rights.