According to Ghana Web report, Media personality and political commentator Paul Adom-Otchere has raised serious concerns regarding alleged financial incentives provided to Members of Parliament (MPs) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to secure their support for government policies. The reports, which surfaced through Ghana Web, suggest that these arrangements are designed to appease disgruntled MPs who feel sidelined after being overlooked for key government positions.
Adom-Otchere referenced the recent approval by Parliament of a GH¢250,000 allocation for each MP to fund education-related projects, alongside an additional GH¢150,000 earmarked for monitoring these projects. He pointed out that these allocations appeared to be part of an effort to placate MPs from the NDC who had not been appointed to ministerial or deputy ministerial roles, thus leaving them without executive influence.
There’s concern from the 188 NDC MPs who did not secure ministerial positions… they do not have any executive authority, and they feel pressure from their constituents,” Adom-Otchere explained, suggesting that this lack of high-profile appointments is causing discontent within the party ranks.
The media personality went on to claim that some of these MPs fear their absence from key government roles could diminish their chances in the upcoming 2028 party primaries, which has led to dissatisfaction and unrest within the NDC. Adom-Otchere alleged that to manage this discontent, the Ministry of Finance has offered a quarterly payment of GH¢400,000 to these MPs to ensure their support for the government’s legislative agenda.
This payment is supposedly aimed at ensuring support for bills, with the NDC reportedly telling MPs to vote in favor of government business,” Adom-Otchere said, raising the possibility of financial arrangements being used to secure votes. While he expressed hope that the claims are untrue, Adom-Otchere cautioned that if these reports were accurate, it could signal deeper issues within the NDC parliamentary group.
The allegations, if true, could paint a troubling picture of the political climate in Ghana, where financial incentives may be seen as a means to influence lawmakers’ decisions. The claims have yet to be verified, but they have already sparked a wider conversation about the potential for corruption and the ethical implications of such arrangements in Ghana’s political landscape.
As the story continues to develop, many are watching closely to see how the NDC will respond to these claims and whether any further revelations will emerge about the inner workings of the party.