Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, Senior Programs Officer at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has issued a stern warning to political parties, urging them to steer clear of electoral malpractices.
Speaking candidly in an interview with Vim Lady, Aborampah Mensah stressed the importance of ensuring that the elections are free, fair, and reflective of the people's true will, rather than falling prey to the tactics of vote-buying or transporting supporters to sway results. "The integrity of our elections cannot be compromised by underhanded practices," he asserted. "Political parties must resist the temptation to engage in vote buying or other forms of manipulation that could taint the democratic process." His words are a call to action, highlighting the responsibility that political parties have in maintaining the sanctity of the polls.
In his conversation with Vim Lady, Aborampah Mensah also drew attention to certain areas that have historically been prone to electoral violence.
He mentioned that some regions, such as Ashaiman and Odododiodio, have seen fatalities in the past due to election-related conflicts. "We've witnessed bloodshed in these areas before, and it's a tragic reality we cannot ignore," he reflected.
