{
  "id": 19864761,
  "title": "Democracy Is Not For Sale: Dambai residents demand greater accountability, sensitisation to tackle vote-buying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/democracy-is-not-for-sale-dambai-residents-demand-greater",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T20:52:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/democracy-is-not-for-sale-dambai-residents-demand-greater-accountability-sensitisation-to-tackle-vote-buying/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a public forum held in the Oti Region's Dambai, residents called for greater transparency and accountability in Ghana's electoral process. Participants urged political parties and elected officials to stop using money and other incentives to sway votes, emphasizing that electoral support should be based on a candidate's policies, competence, and commitment to national and local development. The audience also demanded that politicians fulfill promises made during election campaigns, particularly those related to addressing the development needs of their communities. They stressed the importance of elected representatives remaining accessible and accountable to the people they serve, ensuring that residents are not left with unfulfilled promises after the elections.\n\nMoreover, participants with disabilities called for greater inclusion in the distribution of national resources and development opportunities. They urged government policies and development programs to recognize and address their concerns, ensuring they benefit from the country's resources and are not left behind. The forum was part of a broader initiative aimed at promoting electoral integrity and encouraging citizens to understand their role in strengthening Ghana's democracy.",
  "summary": "Participants at a public forum in Dambai in the Oti Region have called for increased public education on vote buying and urged politicians to end the monetisation of votes during elections. They also want political parties and elected officials to fulfil promises made to the people of the Oti Region, stressing the need for greater […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Democracy Is Not For Sale: Dambai residents demand greater accountability, sensitisation to tackle vote-buying",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/democracy-is-not-for-sale-dambai-residents-demand-greater-19864810",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:16:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}