Ghanaian musician and radio personality Blakk Rasta has expressed his desire for Pidgin English to be used as a medium of communication in Ghana’s parliament.
Blakk Rasta believes that adopting Pidgin English will make parliamentary proceedings more accessible and relatable to ordinary citizens. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he stated, “I’m happy to see people like A Plus speak Pidgin in public spaces. I’ve also heard Baba Sadiq speak Pidgin, and I think it would be refreshing to hear Pidgin spoken in parliament. The big, complicated English is too much.”
He explained that many Ghanaians struggle to understand parliamentary discussions because of the complex language often used. Instead of relying on the media to simplify and interpret parliamentary deliberations, he suggested that speaking Pidgin English would bridge the communication gap and encourage more people to follow proceedings directly.
“Let’s bring parliament down to the level of the ordinary people. Make it relatable and radicalise the place. When discussions are held in parliament, it often feels like a group of elites sipping tea and discussing issues no one understands. That’s why we sit back and wait for the media to break it down for us. I want to hear Pidgin in parliament,” he reiterated.
In the same conversation, Blakk Rasta revealed that he had prepared to leave the country if the outcome of the recent elections did not bring change.
He explained that his frustration with the government led him to make alternative plans for his future abroad. “We wanted change, and now change is here. I was so fed up. I told everyone that if these guys won again, I would leave the country. A month before the elections, I traveled to Jamaica, America, and other places, preparing for a smooth exit in case they won,” he revealed.
Blakk Rasta likened his sentiments to Nigerian author Wole Soyinka’s pledge to destroy his American passport if Donald Trump won the U.S. elections. According to Blakk Rasta, he would have followed through on his vow by permanently relocating from Ghana.
He criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the government of leading the country into severe economic hardship. “The country has suffered enough under the NPP, and Ghanaians needed a break from their leadership,” he concluded.
Source: MyABCLive.com, sourced from Myjoyonline.com
