Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a strong admonition to Members of Parliament, warning that the deepening monetisation of politics is threatening the integrity of Ghana’s democracy.
Speaking in an interview with the Daily Graphic, Mr Bagbin said,
“Conscience is on sale. Truth and honesty are scarce commodities. Elections have been reduced to a farce, open auctions, where the highest bidder wins.”
He added that the rise of vigilantism, gang-style political mobilisation and the purchase of votes is evidence of democratic decay.
“This trend, if left unchecked, risks eroding the ethical standards of public service and compromising the credibility of Parliament in the eyes of the public.”
Bagbin said that while Ghana has enjoyed decades of peaceful transitions under the Fourth Republic, the monetisation of party politics is undermining that legacy.
He warned that unless political leaders act with integrity, Ghana may be returning to a “monecracy” instead of a true democracy.
“We must protect the integrity of our institutions … we need credible, honest and patriotic leaders.”
The Speaker further noted that writers and analysts have already labelled Ghana’s system as one where money now dominates political contestation, saying the phenomenon is real, alarming and must be addressed by both legislative and party reforms.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
