11% of voters accepted money to vote in 2024 elections —GIMPA-KAS survey

Survey Shows 11% of Voters Were Influenced by Gifts or Money in 2024 Elections—GIMPA-KAS

A post-election survey conducted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) has revealed that 11.1% of voters in the 2024 general elections cast their votes after receiving money or some form of inducement.

The findings were presented by Dr. Joseph A. Darmoe, Director of Programmes at KAS and a Senior Lecturer at GIMPA. He described the results as troubling, noting that financial influence on voters continues to pose a threat to electoral integrity in Ghana.

While vote-buying was identified as a significant factor, most respondents indicated other motivations. According to the data, 26.6% of voters made their decision based on party affiliation, 17.4% were guided by campaign messages or policies, and 16.2% cited the personality of the candidate as their main reason.

Other influencing factors included.

•Development projects (12.3%)

•Ethnic considerations (6.4%)

•Family or peer influence (4.6%)

•Religious affiliation (1.8%)

•Tradition (1.3%)

Dr. Darmoe warned that the ongoing use of inducement in elections could erode democratic accountability and voter confidence. He called for greater awareness and stronger safeguards to reduce the impact of such practices in future elections.

The survey sheds light on the various factors shaping voter decisions and highlights the need for sustained civic education and reforms to ensure free and fair elections.

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