Former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye, has been left stunned after a villager rejected his offer of GHC50, refusing to vote in the just-ended election.
Sharing his experience in an interview with Peace FM, he recounted how the unexpected incident unfolded.
“I offered them the money as a token for water so they could go and vote, but they rejected it. It’s historic for me that I tried giving someone GHC50 to push the person to go and vote, and the person rejected it, saying he wouldn’t vote.
That is how we got to NPP. Imagine, someone in the village rejecting GHC50,” he said.
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His revelation has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the voter’s firm stance while others view it as a reflection of growing voter apathy.
In Ghanaian elections, political parties often engage in intense grassroots mobilization, sometimes offering incentives to encourage participation.
However, as Ayeh-Paye’s experience highlights, not every voter can be persuaded by monetary tokens.
The rejection, particularly in a rural setting where financial struggles are common, has added to conversations about shifting political attitudes, disenchantment with leadership, and the electorate’s evolving expectations beyond financial inducements.
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