MONETISATION IN POLITICS.

Monetization in politics, in its barest form, occurs when politicians dole out cash or other material items to prospective voters to influence their votes during elections. 

This practice becomes particularly prevalent during election years. As part of their campaign strategies, aspirants for this year's general election have organized events to engage with voters, a common tactic used by political parties in Ghana to sell their policies. 

Both Parliamentary and Presidential aspirants are traveling across the country, presenting their platforms and trying to convince voters that they are the best choice for implementing national policies. Unfortunately, this period is also when politicians most frequently use money to sway voters. 

One voter explained why he accepts money before casting his vote, saying, "Some of us we are need of money that's why..." 

 

Anonymous voter expressing himself on why he takes money for vote

Campaign events are common during election years in Ghana. 

In contrast, another voter criticized this practice, viewing it as a corruption of democracy that undermines national development. "Taking money from politicians to vote for them is an insult". 

Voter expressing their views on the practice of vote-buying. 

Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, in the video below, speaks out strongly against monetization in politics

As election day approaches, the debate over monetization in politics continues, with some advocating for stricter regulations to ensure a fairer and more transparent electoral process. The persistent issue of vote-buying underscores the need for electoral reforms and greater public awareness to combat the negative impacts of money in politics. 

A LEVEL 400 FINAL YEAR PRODUCTION BY RICHARD MAWUVI DOE.