A former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has expressed worry over the monetisation of politics in the country.
According to him, this phenomenon has, in a way, contributed to electoral violence.
The Executive Director of Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa made these remarks on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem while advocating for peace ahead of the December 7 election.
He encouraged politicians to commit to peace before, during, and after the election, bearing in mind that they cannot rule a nation in turmoil.
“All politicians know they cannot function if there is no peace in the country. Look at the situation in Bawku and parliament; the politicians know the repercussions.
“However, because of the money they invest in their quest for power, they always want to protect their funds. So, they can incite people to snatch ballot boxes, destroy posters, and engage in any other actions that can give them victory, and that is our difficulty. People are spending a lot of money, and the election becomes a do-or-die affair,” he lamented.
He pointed out that Ghana’s elections have consistently been marred by violence, with the eight deaths and numerous injuries in 2020 casting the nation in a bad light.
In this regard, he noted it was about time politicians put in place measures to deal decisively with such incidents.