“When the roof leaks, you fix the roof; you do not beat the children.”
Why Ghanaians? We are wiser than this. Let us direct our outrage where it belongs toward the man who allegedly exploited our vulnerable and innocent sisters not toward the very women he preyed upon.
In our tradition, “the one who sets the trap is guiltier than the bird that is caught.” Why then are we stoning the bird and shielding the hunter? Why are we castigating victims instead of demanding accountability from the alleged perpetrator? Why has he not been arrested or sued? Why are our institutions silent?
Let us remember: “When the drumbeat changes, the dance must also change.” Our anger must change direction. Let us fight for our sisters, not against them. Justice must pursue the oppressor, not persecute the wounded.
Public outrage cannot replace due process, but “the cry of the people is the voice that awakens the chief.” It can push institutions to act responsibly.
When IShowSpeed came to Ghana, he lifted our flag high and broadcast our culture, warmth, and vibrancy to the world. For a shining moment, Ghana stood tall radiant, proud, platinum among African nations. The drums of Accra echoed across continents. Only for Vyacheslav Trahov, come muddy that image with white racist arrogance and alleged misconduct. But hear this: one man’s dirt cannot stain a whole river. Ghana’s dignity is not so fragile. One foreigner’s alleged wrongdoing cannot dim a nation’s light.
If a foreign national commits a crime in Ghana, the responsibility to act lies with the Ghana Police Service and the Office of the Attorney-General of Ghana. Under Ghanaian law, anyone Ghanaian or foreigner can be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted where there is credible evidence of wrongdoing. “The law is not a spider’s web that catches only the small flies.” Nationality does not grant immunity.
Justice must target perpetrators, not victims. If Vyacheslav Trahov has committed a crime against Ghana, let the law take its course for our sisters deserve protection, not condemnation.
“When a house is on fire, you do not chase the crying child; you quench the flames.” Victim-blaming only weakens justice and emboldens wrongdoing.
Why are we attacking those who were exploited instead of insisting on justice for them? When society turns against its vulnerable women, it shifts focus away from the real issue abuse of power, exploitation, and alleged criminal conduct. “A nation that shames its daughters shames its own future.”
Where is accountability? Let us channel our energy toward demanding lawful investigation and, where evidence supports it, prosecution of the man accused of preying on our vulnerable and innocent sisters. Let us stand for our sisters.
“The elder who sees injustice and keeps quiet betrays the stool.” We must not betray our moral duty.
Justice must confront the perpetrator, not condemn the wounded. Ghana remains proud. Ghana remains strong. And justice, if pursued rightly, will restore what one man attempted to tarnish.
Osɔfo Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey
