CPP warns money is turning Ghana’s politics into an ‘auction’

The General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, Harold Stephen Ato Eshun, has expressed deep concern over the increasing dominance of money in Ghanaian politics. At the New Patriotic Party's National Delegates Conference, Mr Eshun warned that the monetization of politics poses a grave risk to the country's democracy. He argued that allowing wealth to determine political leadership undermines the essential values of merit, competence, and vision.

Mr Eshun described vote-buying as a "dangerous culture" that erodes the integrity of elections and makes leadership a matter of financial muscle rather than merit. He called for political parties to unite against this "auction block of politics" and emphasized that leadership should be based on a candidate's commitment to serving the people and a clear political vision, not their financial resources.

Mr Eshun urged NPP delegates to select leaders who embody humility, integrity, and a dedication to public service. He cited Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah's vision of a "new type of citizen" dedicated to the nation's welfare and called for political discussions to shift focus from mere financial considerations towards addressing national issues, with the aim of building a self-reliant and truly patriotic Ghana.