PHOTO: Justin Koduah and Henry Nana Boakye putting their heads together
In a jaw-dropping twist, leaked documents have revealed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) spent an eye-watering GHS300 million during its December 7, 2024, election operations — a staggering average of GHS1.1 million per constituency to get out the numbers to vote for the elephant. But the revelations have ignited a firestorm of outrage, with grassroots operatives accusing party leaders of pocketing funds meant to bolster election efforts.
The exposé unveils colossal payouts allegedly intended to energize party operatives, but insiders claim much of the money never reached the ground. The leaked breakdown reveals:
• GHS176,000 was allocated for polling station GOTV activities.
• GHS542,800 splurged on feeding and security.
• GHS193,200 was doled out for polling agent allowances.
• GHS80,000 funnelled to constituency executives.
• Additional sums for GOTV coordinators, “sharpshooters,” and even former executives.
Yet, many polling agents and grassroots operatives say they were left out in the cold, with whispers that the GHS176,000 GOTV funds intended for polling stations were diverted.
The fallout has been explosive. Furious constituency executives and party operatives are demanding accountability, alleging inflated budgets, unaccounted disbursements, and a lack of transparency. “This isn’t just mismanagement—it’s daylight robbery,” a livid operative charged.
Another added, “They said GHS542,800 was for feeding and security. Really? Did we eat gold that day?”
Political analysts have weighed in, warning that the scandal could erode trust in the party’s leadership. “If this is how campaign funds are handled, it raises serious questions about fiscal discipline in governance,” one commentator observed.
The demands for a full audit are growing louder as critics and constituents alike demand answers. For now, the GHS1.1 million-per-constituency scandal has cast a long shadow over the NPP’s election win, leaving many wondering who truly benefited from this spending spree.
The spotlight is on General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah and National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye NPP to account for every cedi, with the grassroots threatening to expose even more secrets if their concerns aren’t addressed. As tensions simmer, the real winner of this election may not be the party—but the individuals who allegedly cashed in.
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