CDD pre-election survey finding absurd - NDC

Europa 23:38 - 18 August 2016

According to the study, 51% of Ghanaians surveyed believe the John Mahama-led government has been buying vote followed closely by Nana Akufo-Addo's New Patriotic Party with 32%.

The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed a survey report from the Centre for Democratic Congress which cited it as being the topmost party involved in vote buying.

Six in 10 Ghanaians believe political parties are engaged in vote buying, the survey added.

Deputy NDC General Secretary, George Lawson, said the report which accused the government of offering foodstuff to electorates in exchange for a vote is an insult to the intelligence of Ghanaians.

“What constitutes vote buying and why should the NDC be offering alcohol to over 14 million Ghanaian voters in this young democracy of ours?” he asked on Accra-based Joy FM.

The Ghana Integrity Initiative had earlier indicated that the things the President has been dishing out amounts to vote-buying and an abuse of his incumbency.

But George Lawson said the sharing of outboard motors by the president is a usual responsibility aimed at reviving the fishery sector which is suffering from some challenges.