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Vote buying has spread beyond politics into churches, academia and media — George Ashilevi
The anti-corruption advocate noted that although vote buying has existed for many years, the rise of social media and other digital platforms has made it more visible.
Educationist and anti-corruption advocate George Ashilevi has warned that vote buying is no longer confined to political parties and election campaigns but has spread into many aspects of Ghanaian society.
Speaking at the JoyNews Impact Makers Foundation's national reform conversation on vote buying in Ho in the Volta Region on Friday, July 31, Mr Ashilevi said the practice has become deeply rooted in institutions and organisations, posing a serious threat to the country's democratic values.
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