According to Modern Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, a renowned civil society leader and the founder of the IMANI Center for Policy and Education, has urged Ghanaians to be compassionate toward the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, following her emotional response to the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Rebecca Akufo-Addo's reaction followed a sharp attack from Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who described President Akufo-Addo's administration as one of the worst in Ghanaian history. The First Lady was reportedly disturbed by the statements and addressed the member, expressing her frustration with what she saw as unfair criticism of her husband.

"You sit there and allow members to speak anyhow to my husband," she reportedly shouted before leaving Parliament House, ignoring the Speaker's formal offer for her and the President to stay.

In a Facebook post, Franklin Cudjoe implored Ghanaians to sympathize with the First Lady, recognizing the emotional toll such criticism could have.



"Please forgive our lovely Rebecca for her unnecessary outbursts. It is difficult to hear on a daily basis, and possibly indefinitely, that your husband failed miserably as president and is the worst since Ghana's inception," Cudjoe wrote.

His plea for understanding has struck a chord with others, who saw the First Lady's reaction as a human response to the stresses of public life and frequent political criticism.

The First Lady's actions have provoked great controversy in Ghana. While some sympathized with her emotional state and defended her right to vent dissatisfaction, others chastised her for violating parliamentary decorum and demonstrating an unwillingness to accept political opposition.

Critics claim that the outburst represents larger issues within the current administration, but supporters see it as a natural reaction to the relentless scrutiny that public individuals receive.

The event has heightened tension in Ghana's already polarized political climate. Observers believe the story highlights the emotional burden on public leaders and their families, especially during intense political disputes.

As the discussion continues, Franklin Cudjoe's demand for forgiveness has emerged as a unifying voice, asking Ghanaians to prioritize empathy above divisiveness.