Edem Senanu questions NDC’s commitment to tackling vote-buying

Campaigner Edem Senanu has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its approach to allegations of vote-buying during the party's recent local elections. Speaking on Joy News, Senanu expressed concern that the NDC's response was insufficient and undermined the party's ethical standards. The party's National Deputy General Secretary, Rashid Tanko, had previously suggested that evidence of wrongdoing should come from within the party to be considered credible.

Senanu disagreed, stating that responsible leadership should welcome evidence from any source and investigate thoroughly. He highlighted that the distribution of gifts, such as television sets, during the election coincided with the vote-buying allegations, suggesting a clear intention to influence voters. Senanu emphasized that the timing of these gifts raised questions about the intent behind them, regardless of the outcome of individual elections.

He argued that the NDC's lack of a firm response, particularly within 48 hours, indicated a failure to treat the allegations with the seriousness they deserved and could damage the party's reputation. Senanu urged the leadership to invite anyone with relevant information to come forward and initiate an investigation promptly, demonstrating a commitment to accountability and transparency in the party's internal processes.