Political rivalry and the rising cost of politics in Ghana
Former President Jerry John Rawlings questioned the reliance of political parties on financiers in November 2010. He warned that these sponsors expect rewards once elections are won. This situation presents a problem for constitutional reforms in Ghana. The cost of attaining power is growing. This creates pressure to repay political sponsors after taking office. Political competition remains essential for democracy.
In November 2010, former President Jerry John Rawlings questioned political parties’ dependence on financiers who “naturally expect to be rewarded when elections are won”. His warning captures a problem that Ghana’s constitutional reforms must address: the growing cost of winning power and the pressure to repay political sponsors afterwards. Political competition is essential to democracy. […]