Renowned broadcaster Blakk Rasta has delivered a scathing critique of the widespread vote-buying and bribery tactics employed by politicians to influence voters, a practice he finds deeply troubling and unbefitting of a democratic society.
Reacting to recent incidents during the Special Voting exercise, where Ayawaso West Wuogon MP Lydia Alhassan was seen distributing food to voters at polling stations, Blakk Rasta described the act as disgraceful. He decried the lack of ethical standards, contrasting it with the dignified behavior of voters in the United States, who navigate their elections without such inducements.
“Our ancestors established Ghana long before America even existed, yet look at their elections—free from this charade of fried rice and chicken for votes. It’s embarrassing and unacceptable,” he remarked.
He challenged politicians and voters alike to reflect on the moral implications of such actions. “How do you reconcile winning an election through dishonesty? Where is your sense of pride and integrity?” he asked pointedly.
Blakk Rasta further criticized Ghana’s political structure, accusing it of exploiting citizens. “This system thrives on oppression. They hold basic necessities like water and shelter hostage, making them contingent on our votes, even though it’s our own taxes funding these projects,” he argued passionately.
He lamented the mindset that allows such practices to persist, pointing to a lack of awareness among many citizens. “Every election reveals the reality of how easily Ghanaians are manipulated. It’s disheartening to witness how little critical thinking we apply, and it sets us back,” he noted.
In his view, Ghana’s elections often compromise justice and fairness in favor of maintaining peace. “We are conditioned to walk away from injustices for the sake of peace. But at what cost? Our rights and dignity are trampled in the process,” he concluded.
