The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has called for urgent national attention to the psychological wellbeing of political leaders, urging the state to provide structured mental health support for all elected and appointed officials.
In a statement signed by its National Communications Director, Osei Kofi Acquah, the party said Ghanaians often place enormous expectations on leaders without considering the emotional and psychological pressures that come with public office.
“We forget that from the president to the last appointee, all are human beings,” the statement noted, emphasizing that leaders are equally affected by emotional triggers arising from both positive and negative experiences.
The CPP argued that mental stability can be temporary and influenced by circumstances, warning that even leaders may face moments of psychological distress depending on events they encounter.
The party referenced concerns following a recent incident involving President John Dramani Mahama at Lincoln University, questioning who provides emotional and psychological support to leaders during difficult moments.
“This is the conversation we need to have as a country instead of the usual blame game,” the statement stressed, pointing to the often polarized political exchanges between major parties.
As part of its recommendations, the CPP is proposing that all government officials, both elected and appointed, be assigned personal psychologists.
According to the party, these professionals should meet with officials at least four times each month.
The CPP believes such a policy would help ensure that leaders remain mentally sound and better equipped to make decisions that benefit national development.
“A leader of sound mind will be in a position to deliver good policies and solutions for the forward march of the country,” the statement maintained.
The call adds a new dimension to ongoing discussions about leadership accountability in Ghana, highlighting mental health as a critical but often overlooked factor in governance.
By 1960news.com
