Rising Campaign Costs in Ghana Raise Fears of Wealth Driven Politics

Rising Campaign Costs in Ghana Raise Fears of Wealth Driven Politics

The cost of running for Ghana’s presidency has climbed to nearly $200 million, raising concerns that the country’s political space is becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

According to the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), the soaring expenses pose a serious threat to both democracy and national development.

 The group has called for urgent reforms in campaign financing and internal party regulations, warning that unchecked influence of money and powerful networks could capture Ghana’s political system.