An increasing number of citizens, especially youths, are firmly opposing vote-buying as political campaigns heat up in the Western Region.

The youths have made the decision to put qualifications and performance record ahead of financial or material incentives provided by political candidates.

With only a few days to the December 7 elections, the subject of suspected vote-buying has returned to the forefront, with a rising number of residents, particularly young people, strongly condemning the act as political campaigns heat up in the region.

In towns and villages across the Western Region, youth groups are embarking social media campaigns and community forums to educate residents about the dangers of vote-buying.