In a recent interview on A1 Radio, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, a Member of Parliament and parliamentary candidate for Nabdam, strongly advised against allowing familial ties to influence political decisions in the constituency.
He expressed concern that such practices undermine the democratic process and suggested that political campaigns driven by family connections are inappropriate and detrimental.
Dr. Nawaane drew a comparison to national politics, questioning how it would be received if a departing Ghanaian president were to hand over power to a relative. He emphasised that such practices are unacceptable, regardless of the financial incentives that might be offered.
He warned that similar scenarios should not be tolerated in Nabdam, despite the constituency’s economic challenges. “In Ghana here, I can imagine if any president who is leaving wants to hand over the presidency to his brother or sister. It’s not going to work and we shouldn’t allow this to happen in Nabdam simply because we are poor.”
Addressing the issue of monetary influence in elections, Nawaane acknowledged that some candidates might distribute cash during their campaigns. He advised the people of Nabdam to accept any money offered but urged them to vote according to their principles rather than being swayed by financial inducements.
“I am telling Nabdams when they come with the money, you pick it up. You’ll chop the money but on that day, just vote according to your conscience.”
However, he conveyed his belief that the conscience of voters in Nabdam would lead them away from supporting the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). “I am hoping the conscience of the people of Nabdam will not tell them to vote for the NPP,” he said.
Source: A1Radioonline.com | 101.1MHz | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Ghana
