Disability advocacy groups in the West Gonja Municipality raised concerns about the neglect and mistreatment faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Municipality.
The Ghana Society for the Physically Disabled (GSPD) highlighted the lack of essential resources and support for disabled individuals, emphasizing the urgent need for disability inclusion across all sectors.
Koniamu Fatawu Bakari, the Public Relations Officer of GSPD and a member of persons living with disability spoke about the challenges and injustices faced by PWDs.
Fatawu noted the absence of a dedicated resource centre, reflecting a systemic failure to prioritize the needs of disabled individuals.
Political involvement during election seasons also faced scrutiny, with attention drawn to the selective engagement of politicians from major parties, namely the NPP and NDC, with individuals living with disabilities.
This intermittent engagement, lacking sustained support, leaves PWDs feeling marginalized.
He shared a distressing incident where advocating for truth and justice led to unjust treatment from a politician, highlighting broader issues of neglect and discrimination faced by PWDs in society.
The GSPD and disability advocacy groups recommended the following actions:
1. Establish a Disability Resource Center to provide essential services and support to PWDs.
2. Encourage political leaders to prioritize disability rights continuously, beyond electoral cycles.
3. Implement comprehensive education and awareness campaigns to challenge stereotypes and promote disability inclusion.
4. Enforce strict measures against discrimination and mistreatment of PWDs, fostering a culture of respect and dignity for all individuals.
Advocates urged organizations and authorities to collaborate with disability advocacy groups to effect positive change and build a more inclusive and equitable society where persons with disabilities are valued and empowered.
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