{
  "id": 16851577,
  "title": "Stop using money to manipulate elections — Inusah Fuseini warns vote-buying politicians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/stop-using-money-to-manipulate-elections-inusah-fuseini-warns-vote",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T05:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/stop-using-money-to-manipulate-elections-inusah-fuseini-warns-vote-buying-politicians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament Inusah Fuseini has warned against the increasing use of money to sway internal party elections, asserting that financial inducements threaten the integrity of the electoral process. He stated that the presence of vote-buying in recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency executive elections was alarming, and that political parties risk undermining democratic values when candidates use cash to appeal to delegates. During an interview on Joy News’ PM Express, Fuseini emphasized that even when money does not dictate the outcome, its presence is detrimental. He argued that voters can still make independent decisions, despite efforts to sway their choices, and that the experience should serve as a caution to politicians who believe they can win through financial means. Fuseini expressed concern that the emphasis on money in internal party contests could divert attention from a candidate's competence, ideas, and commitment to public service. He also warned that the trend could exclude candidates who lack the financial resources to compete, regardless of their leadership qualities or support from party members. To illustrate his point, Fuseini referenced the election results, noting that candidates who spent more money did not always secure victories. He cited specific examples, including candidates Babar and Jamal, and mentioned a candidate who received only one vote, suggesting that voters could still make their own choices regardless of what they received. His comments underscore the distinction between the presence of financial inducements and their actual impact on voting decisions. Even when voters resist attempts to influence their choices, the practice remains damaging to the credibility of elections. Fuseini emphasized the need to safeguard internal democracy and ensure transparent elections, enforce party rules, and encourage delegates to evaluate candidates based on their leadership records and ideas. He acknowledged that money alone might not determine the outcome but warned that its presence could compromise the integrity of the process and erode confidence in party democracy.",
  "summary": "Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament Inusah Fuseini has cautioned against the growing use of money to influence internal party elections, saying financial inducements threaten electoral integrity even when they fail to determine the eventual winner.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini warns against vote-buying in internal party elections.",
    "Financial inducements threaten electoral integrity, even if voters resist influence.",
    "Fuseini emphasizes need to safeguard internal democracy and enforce party rules."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing financial inducements over leadership qualities threatens to erode democratic integrity by excluding qualified candidates who lack the personal wealth necessary to compete in internal party contests.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/16851577.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}