Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has voiced concerns over the current state of Ghana’s democracy, which he believes has devolved into a ‘monecracy.’
Speaking at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi, Iddrisu lamented the increasing influence of money in the democratic process, arguing that it undermines the principles of fair representation and equal opportunity.
Discussing the Affirmative Action Bill, which he described as flawed, Iddrisu acknowledged his participation in the very system he critiques. He urged the youth to stand against this trend and make their opposition known.
“We have reduced our democracy to monecracy. Now it is about who pays more and who is the highest bidder. That is wrong, and young people, you must speak about it, even though I am an actor in it,” he remarked.
He recalled a time when political campaigns were driven by ideas and commitment to public service rather than financial resources. “When my generation started, it was not about how much money you brought to a polling station and how much you paid. In fact, I used to borrow a motorbike to campaign. Today, I am not sure a candidate on a motorbike will be accepted. So, speak out and speak out for the good of the country,” he urged.
