New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential hopeful, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong condemned the culture of monetization that has characterized the party’s internal elections and Ghana’s electoral politics.
Pay a surprise visit to the studio from Damai FM during the morning show “Kokrokoo” on Saturday, February 24, the former Secretary General of the NPP and now vying for the position of flagbearer of the party asked delegates and electorates to reject monetary enticements by politicians.
“… as politicians, we must spread inspiration, not money. Our statements and behavior must motivate people… if you are a Minister, you must be sensitive to Ghanaians,” he suggested.
He urged delegates to participate in lifestyle audits when candidates offered money in exchange for votes.
“Sometimes, even party people have to ask how they got the money.”
Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong also advised his colleagues not to encourage vote buying. “politics is not a job but a calling”therefore seeking to vote must be an act of service to the people.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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