NPP’s GH₵4 million development fee undemocratic – NDC communicator
Captain George said the levy imposed by the NPP undermines the tenets of democracy and breaches the spirit of equal opportunity enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team in the Chiana-Paga Constituency, Captain George, has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to charge a GH₵4 million fee from flagbearer aspirants as undemocratic and contrary to the principles of fairness.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Monday, October 13, Captain George said the levy imposed by the NPP undermines the tenets of democracy and breaches the spirit of equal opportunity enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
“That is not democratic because it is contrary to the provisions of the 1992 Constitution, which emphasizes fairness and equal opportunities,” he said. “If we go by this NPP decision, it means someone like Chairman Wontumi has a better chance of leading the party than others like Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu simply because he has money.”
Captain George argued that the fee has broader implications for the country’s political future, warning that it could limit leadership opportunities to only the wealthy and politically connected.
“If one of the candidates is able to raise GH₵4 million, you know it won’t just come from his pocket, it will come from party financiers. And no one invests in politicians without expecting something in return,” he cautioned.
He further alleged that the fee is a deliberate attempt to restrict participation and pave the way for a preferred candidate within the NPP.
“They are trying to impose a certain candidate on the party. They know that if they open it up, more people will contest, but only five candidates were able to raise the amount. At the end of the day, they will maneuver to give the slot to their chosen person.” He claimed.
The NPP’s decision to introduce the GH₵4 million development fee for flagbearer aspirants has sparked widespread criticism from political analysts and opposition voices, who say the move threatens the inclusiveness and competitiveness of internal party democracy.
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