Senior Analyst with Global InfoAnalytics, Salam Nsiah, has expressed deep concern over what he describes as the growing culture of vote monetization in Ghanaian politics, particularly during the ongoing Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun being held today, July 11, 2025.
Speaking to ABC News GH, Nsiah noted that voter enthusiasm has significantly declined compared to the general election held in December, attributing it in part to public disillusionment with the integrity of the process.
“Monetization is a bad culture we have adopted. Meaning fighting corruption will be very difficult,” he stated bluntly, adding, “Both parties are doing it, just that those in power do it more.”
According to him, the electoral atmosphere in Ablekuma North reflects a disturbing reality where inducements are shaping voter turnout.
“I am sure if you go to Ablekuma North right now, many have received something to go out and vote,” Nsiah remarked.
He further downplayed the long-term political significance of today’s rerun, stressing that “whoever wins is just a short-term bragging right.”
Nsiah argued that the real political test lies ahead in the 2028 general elections.
He urged both major political parties to move away from transactional politics and focus instead on policies and integrity that would restore faith in Ghana’s democracy.
