Ghana’s former police chief denies accusations against vice president of vote-buying in party primaries
Former Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has categorically denied allegations made by Ghanaian Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of exerting undue influence through bribery during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries. did. Mr. Mensah stressed that such allegations were not initiated by him and that he had no evidence to support his bribery claims. The controversy arose from the NPP primaries in which COP Mensah was participating.
Allegations of vote buying: a political hot potato
Allegations of vote buying and influencing delegates are highly sensitive issues in party primaries, as they call into question the integrity of internal election processes. Although these accusations are not new, they remain a concern and often lead to bitter conflicts between political factions. COP Mensah’s disavowal is aimed at exposing misconceptions that could damage his reputation and the perception of the electoral process within the party. Nuclear power plant.
2024 General Election: A storm brewing
This latest development further intensifies the political situation in Ghana as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. Each political party is preparing candidates and strategies and doing everything in their power to win. Given the sensitivity of the accusations and their potential to influence public opinion, the timing of this controversy could have a significant impact on the upcoming election.
Evolving controversy and rising tensions
Amid these suspicions, tensions within the nuclear power plant appear to be rising. The party has been embroiled in other controversies in recent days, including attacks by supporters on its head coach, demands for votes for an NPP government, and allegations of collusion to sell affordable housing. In another incident, Adansi Asokwa KT Hammond MP allegedly slapped Majority Leader Frank Annaud Dompre during parliamentary proceedings, further escalating tensions within the political landscape.