An aspiring parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Abuakwa South has been accused of using an unconventional method to secure support from delegates.
It is reported that he has been offering GHc5,000 to delegates on the condition that they take an oath.
Stephen Osei Owusu, the Communication Director of Abuakwa North, confirmed the claims, stating that some delegates had approached him with the news.
He added, “Some of the delegates came to me with the news, and I went to the house to confirm that he is giving delegates 5,000 Ghana cedis, and before taking the money, you will swear an oath.”
Owusu also revealed that the candidate has been asking delegates to sit on a black stool and take an oath while holding an egg to receive the money. This unusual approach has led to calls for delegates to boycott the candidate.
Despite this controversy, the elections in Abuakwa North Constituency have reportedly been peaceful.
This development has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the lengths to which candidates are willing to go to secure votes.
As the country prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections, political parties and candidates need to uphold the principles of fairness and transparency.
The use of unconventional and potentially coercive tactics to influence delegates undermines the democratic process and raises questions about the ethical standards of those seeking public office.
The relevant authorities need to investigate these allegations and take appropriate action to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
