Vote Sellers And Buyers Must Be Jailed - Dr. Kojo Pumpuni

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The Center for Democratic Development-Ghana's (CDD-Ghana) Director of Programs and Policy Engagement, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has expressed grave concerns regarding the pervasive issue of vote-buying and selling in Ghana's political system. 

Dr. Asante, disturbed by the practice's damaging effects on the country's developing democracy, has advocated for more severe penalties that would target both vote buyers and sellers in order to address this widespread problem.

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With the backdrop of recent parliamentary and presidential primaries held by the two major parties, as well as internal party elections, accusations of vote-buying and vote-selling have surfaced, concerns regarding the quality of leadership chosen via these party structures have been raised. 

Recently, the Office of the Special Prosecutor arrested the Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) for allegedly distributing money to delegates ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary primaries in constituencies with sitting MPs.

Speaking on JoyNews' PM Express, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante highlighted the insidious nature of vote-buying and stressed the critical necessity of holding both buyers and sellers accountable through legal prosecution. He emphasized that failure to address this issue robustly not only undermines the democratic process but also erodes trust in political institutions and electoral procedures.

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He emphasized the pervasive nature of this problem and the imperative need to address it swiftly, calling for resolute actions to deter malpractices that could threaten the very fabric of Ghana's democracy. Furthermore, he underscored that the normalization of this practice would result in irreparable damage to an already fragile democratic framework, highlighting the urgent need to tackle this issue at its roots.


Acknowledging the challenges faced by the Office of the Special Prosecutor in addressing such cases, Dr. Asante highlighted the complexities involved, pointing to difficulties with procuring supporting evidence and potential defenses raised during prosecution. These remarks reflect a resonant call for comprehensive intervention, lifting the veil on the multifaceted issues affecting the legal and adjudicatory framework related to electoral malpractice.

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