Member of Parliament for Gomoa East, Dr. Desmond De-Graft Paitoo ,has formally petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor to investigate allegations of bribery involving Kojo Asemanyi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the constituency, and officials of the Electoral Commission (EC).
According to the MP, the alleged scheme is aimed at rigging the December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections.
In the petition, filed through his legal counsel, Dr. Paitoo alleges that Mr. Asemanyi recently held a private meeting with three EC officials, including Amadu Salia Issahaku, at the Gomoa East Constituency Office. During the meeting, Mr. Asemanyi is accused of offering a substantial amount of money to the officials, urging them to use their positions to influence the election in his favor.
He reportedly promised additional financial rewards and job placements for the relatives of the electoral officers if they complied and he emerged victorious.
Dr. Paitoo disclosed that the alleged bribery was brought to his attention by a whistleblower, who is willing to cooperate with investigators provided immunity is granted.
He described the conduct of Mr. Asemanyi and the EC officials as a clear case of corruption that undermines the integrity of Ghana’s electoral system.
“My client believes this conduct represents prima facie corruption and falls squarely within your jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute,” the petition read.
The MP assured the Special Prosecutor of his willingness to provide all necessary details and evidence to aid in the investigation.
Dr. Paitoo further appealed to the Office of the Special Prosecutor to prioritize the case to safeguard the transparency and fairness of Ghana’s electoral process.
The accused parties, are yet to respond to the allegations.
