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How parts of the media in Ghana aid – rather than fight – corruption

Corruption is a significant obstacle to development, democratic consolidation and environmental security, particularly in the developing world. It involves a misuse of power in serving private ends at the public expense. Corruption occurs in both the public and private sectors.

There are different forms of corruption. Political corruption is a classic example. It is often committed by politicians and top government officials acting alone or collaborating with other actors to advance private agendas.

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Monetisation is a new password to Ghanaian politics – Political communications lecturer laments

A political communications lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) has lamented the normalcy attached to vote-buying in the country’s politics.

Zakaria Tanko stated that the indifference attached to the electoral misconduct has given the perpetrators some confidence to openly confess to engaging in the act.

The lawyer speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Wednesday described how many politicians feel the need to give voters some form of inducement to gain their mandate.

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Kweku Baako condemns ‘moneycracy’ in Ghana’s politics, says it’s corruption

Seasoned Journalist, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has condemned the political culture in Ghana where party aspirants share money and items to electorates to buy their votes.

This culture is generally termed as moneycracy and it found its way into the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries which ended on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

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