An anti-corruption civil society organisation has condemned vote buying and voter inducement in Ghana, describing the practice as illegal, unethical, and a significant threat to the nation’s democracy.

In a statement signed by Chief Crusader Emmanuel Wilson Jnr on February 9, 2026, the organisation warned that offering cash, gifts, food items, or promises of material benefits to influence voters violates Ghanaian law, including the 1992 Constitution, the Public Elections Regulations, 2020 (C.I. 127), and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

“These practices undermine free, fair, and transparent elections, eroding the fundamental right of Ghanaians to choose their leaders without coercion or inducement,” the statement said.

The group criticised what it called an ad-hoc approach to addressing electoral malpractice, stressing the need for consistent enforcement of existing laws. It called on the Presidency to direct state investigative bodies to act decisively and impartially, regardless of political affiliation.

Parliament was also urged to exercise its oversight role to ensure state institutions respond promptly to allegations of vote buying.

Furthermore, the organisation challenged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to publicly account for its handling of previous vote-buying investigations, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in tackling electoral corruption.

The group concluded that curbing vote buying is essential to safeguarding Ghana’s democratic integrity and ensuring citizens can exercise their voting rights freely.