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  • NPP polls: Money sharing during polls, a cause for worry – Dr Asah Asante

    NPP polls: Money sharing during polls, a cause for worry – Dr Asah Asante

    Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana Legon, Dr. Asah Asante, has expressed concern about the prevalence of financial inducements in Ghana’s political landscape.

    In the run-up to the crucial election, the two main contenders, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is seeking to lead the party in the 2024 general election, and the Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, have engaged in mutual allegations.

    Incidents of vote-buying have arisen in the lead-up to the presidential primaries of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    Speaking on the Morning Starr with Francis Abban, the political science lecturer stated: “In a democracy, our leaders’ decisions they take, the ideas they draw out—if we listen to them and we are satisfied, we go with that and we go ahead and vote them into office.

    “We only get there and we are given transport or we demand transport intended for that purpose”.

    “For me, it is a worrying development; for me, that is something we are not doing right. So people have developed this thing to the point that whoever is able to give more has more people attending to you. Because obviously, everybody needs money in this state”.

    “But if there is somebody who will give you more, why would you want to waste your time on another who will give you less? So that is what is happening,” he added.

    Dr. Asante further stated that the sharing of money among delegates in the upcoming NPP presidential primaries is across the board and not by any particular candidate.

  • Alan’s resignation is a good decision – Political scientist

    Alan’s resignation is a good decision – Political scientist

    A political scientist with the University of Ghana has lauded the resigned Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyeremanten’s decision to step down.

    praised for his actions by a political scientist at the University of Ghana.

    Dr. Asah Asante, who appeared on Joy FM’s Midday News on Friday, praised Mr. Kyerematen’s decision.

    This, he believes, will allow the Minister to concentrate on his political ambitions.

    “It is right for the Minister because he wants to first of all have political space to operate. And also, he wants to be faithful to his government by not undermining the work of government while he has his eyes on this position and still occupying office, his attention will be divided. So if he has taken this decision to hop out so a new person comes in to continue from where he is leaving off and that is a good one,” he told Blessed Sogah.

    The Trade Minister, Mr Alan Kyerematen on Thursday, January 5, 2023, tendered his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo.

    Although there have been persistent rumors that the Minister intends to run as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, it is unclear if his resignation is to meet that purpose.

    The political scientist further advised other ministers to also follow suit.

    According to him, if they vacate their positions to concentrate on their political ambitions, it will pave way for others to fill the vacuum.

    “Straight away because you don’t waste everybody’s time by being there, one would expect that you are working but here you are, you are doing other things – campaigning underground and all that,” he said.

    Meanwhile, former Communications Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah has described the resignation of Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen, as ‘too late’.

    Reacting to the news of the Minister’s resignation, the former NDC appointee said the move is behind time, given that Mr Kyerematen has already contributed to the deterioration of Ghana’s economy.

    According to him, Alan and other members of the country’s Economic Management Team have collectively sunk the country, hence it is too late for him to exit the scene.

    He, therefore, charged the Minister to rather stay at post and apologise to Ghanaians for the harm caused.

    “Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen it’s tooooooooooooooo laaaaaaaaaaattttte, just toooooooo laaaaaaaaaaattttte to resign from this sinking ship.

    “This NPP government is in its 7th year, and you’ve been part of the “SOLID TEAM” that has mismanaged the economy.

    “Embrace the responsibilities and apologise to Ghanaians for collectively failing us: as a government and as an Economic (mis)Management Team”, portions of his Facebook post on Friday read.

    Source: myjoyonline.com