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NDC, NPP urged to back campaign finance reforms
ThreatDr Draman said the growing influence of money in politics was undermining democracy in Africa by allowing financial power, rather than ideas and competence, to determine political leadership.
He said political parties often champion campaign finance reforms while in opposition but lose interest once they assume power, stressing that a fair campaign financing regime would give all political actors an equal opportunity to contest elections and strengthen democratic governance.
DeclarationDr Draman said participants at the summit would adopt an Accra Declaration containing practical recommendations to help African countries curb the excessive influence of money in politics and strengthen democratic governance.
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