Agbodza raises concerns over vote-buying, conduct in NDC constituency elections

Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways, has raised concerns about the behavior of some National Democratic Congress (NDC) members during recent constituency-level elections. In his address to party members, Agbodza highlighted practices that he associated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressing his worry that these actions could tarnish the party's values and political identity.

The minister specifically mentioned incidents that took place in the Volta Region and other parts of Ghana, where he believed the party needed to reassess its conduct and make necessary corrections. Agbodza emphasized that he had never paid anyone to influence an election in his Adaklu constituency, and he strongly condemned such practices involving money to secure political support.

He noted that some of the observed developments during the latest elections were disappointing, given the political tradition and identity of the NDC. Agbodza stated that he had witnessed similar activities by the NPP and stressed that the concerns were not limited to his constituency but were observed across the Volta Region and the country as a whole.

The minister also criticized the reluctance of politicians to openly discuss internal party challenges, fearing that doing so might offend colleagues or alienate them. Agbodza expressed his willingness to voice his concerns, regardless of the potential impact on his popularity within the party. He noted that he was only 24 years old, but if it meant sacrificing some friendships, he was prepared to do so in order to address issues that could harm the party's reputation.