Ho Communique: Democracy Not for Sale
On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Democracy Not for Sale project convened its second regional dialogue at the Freedom Hotel in Ho, bringing together academics, law enforcement officials, traditional authorities, civil society advocates, a sitting Member of Parliament, and a large and vocal cross-section of the Volta Region public.
The Democracy Not for Sale project held its second regional dialogue in Ho, Ghana, on July 31, 2026. The event brought together experts, law enforcement officials, traditional authorities, civil society advocates, a member of parliament, and the public to discuss the issue of vote buying. Live coverage was available on Joy News, Joy FM, and the Multimedia Group's digital platforms.
The dialogue was based on a field survey conducted across the Ho metropolis, involving over 200 interactions and 103 structured interviews. The sample size was larger than the project's national target of 82 respondents, accounting for a 95% confidence level and a margin of error of ±2.45%.
Key findings highlighted the broad awareness of vote buying in the region, with 98% of respondents having witnessed or heard of the practice. The influence of money on election outcomes varied by age group, with older respondents more likely to believe money determines electoral success. Despite this, 82.6% of respondents expressed willingness to vote for a candidate with better ideas, even if they had fewer financial resources.
The survey also found that government resources were the most commonly cited source of hidden financing for political campaigns in Ghana.
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