Photos from ‘Democracy Is Not for Sale’ dialogue in Oti Region
JoyNews has taken its Democracy Is Not for Sale dialogue to Dambai in the Oti Region, bringing together stakeholders and members of the public to examine the growing influence of money in Ghana’s electoral process. The engagement, held at the Dambai College of Education on Friday, November 13, focused on vote buying, political financing and the implications of financial inducements for the…
The Democracy Is Not for Sale dialogue took place at the Dambai College of Education in the Oti Region on Friday, November 13. Organized by JoyNews, the engagement brought together stakeholders, students, and members of the public to examine the influence of money in Ghana's electoral process, specifically focusing on vote buying, political financing, and the implications of financial inducements for democratic development.
According to Adom Online, participants at the forum called for increased public education to help voters understand the long-term consequences of exchanging votes for money or material benefits. Contributors argued that such practices undermine election integrity and distract from issues like good governance and community service.
Participants urged politicians and aspirants to base electoral support on competence and policy rather than incentives, and they called on elected officials to fulfill campaign promises regarding the development needs of the Oti Region.
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