NPP Parliamentary Candidates spent an average of GH¢10m on campaigns – Adomako Kissi

The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has revealed that New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates spent an average of GH¢10 million each during their campaigns for parliamentary seats.

Dr Adomako Kissi shared this information during an interview on Channel One TV’s The Big Issue on Saturday, December 14.

Speaking with host Selorm Adonoo, he highlighted the significant financial investments made by candidates in their efforts to secure a parliamentary seat, stressing the high stakes involved in Ghana’s political landscape.

While acknowledging the considerable financial commitments of his party’s candidates, Dr. Adomako Kissi also expressed concern about the unrealistic expectations often placed on candidates by the electorate.

“On average, every NPP Member of Parliament who went into this battle may have spent close to GH¢10 million. From primaries to date. GH¢10 million on average. And that is because they had faith and they felt that they could win. And like I said, I am not here to add to their injury. It is a very painful thing to invest so much and lose.

“These are some of the challenges we have with our democracy. And I think that we may have to dial down. I was talking with Honourable Henry Quartey, and he felt that people were also demanding more than was doable from a lot of ministers. But who caused it? The promises were many.”

He pointed out that many candidates make these financial sacrifices with the intention of serving their constituents, only to be met with the harsh reality of electoral defeat.