Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that government appointees are hoarding funds to manipulate voter behavior for the December 7 elections.
During the NDC’s campaign launch in Adambrombe, Akuapem South constituency, Eastern Region, Asiedu Nketia urged voters to accept any financial offers from political parties, asserting that this money, purportedly hidden in appointees’ residences to avoid scrutiny, rightfully belongs to the public.
“If they give you 5 cedis or 10 cedis to vote for them, take the money because it is stolen money they’ve kept in their rooms. If they deposited it in the bank or sent it abroad, it would be exposed, so they keep it at home to influence voters. Spend the money because it’s rightfully yours. If they use the money to buy things for you, accept the gifts,” Nketia stated.
He compared it to a thief who steals your money and later returns a portion, demanding your support while threatening divine punishment if you refuse.
National Chairman of the NDC advised voters to focus on the country’s future development rather than short-term financial gains.
He stressed that accepting the money but voting against those who offer it will not harm the voters.