Democracy Is Not For Sale: Vote-buying undermines voters’ ability to hold leaders accountable – Electoral Officer
The District Electoral Officer for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK), Gloria Boahemaa Asante, has cautioned Ghanaians against selling their votes, warning that the practice undermines their ability to hold elected leaders accountable. She said voters who accept money or other inducements to support candidates risk sacrificing their right to freely choose leaders who genuinely represent their…
Gloria Boahemaa Asante, the District Electoral Officer for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK), has issued a stern warning against the practice of selling votes in Ghana. She emphasized that accepting money or other incentives to support a particular candidate could jeopardize voters' ability to hold elected officials accountable. Speaking at a public awareness event in Cape Coast, Ms. Asante urged voters to make informed decisions based on their own convictions rather than financial considerations.
She explained that by accepting inducements, voters risk compromising their ability to demand accountability from elected representatives, as their choices would have been swayed by personal gain. Ms. Asante stressed the importance of strengthening public education to eradicate vote-buying and highlighted the Electoral Commission's dedication to maintaining the integrity of Ghana's electoral process.
She reaffirmed the Commission's pledge to ensure that candidates who garnered the most votes were rightfully declared winners, and urged citizens to trust their instincts and select candidates who can genuinely serve their interests and fulfill their campaign promises.
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