Samuel Atta Akyea, a former MP for Akim Abuakwa South, has backed the NPP’s intention to charge presidential candidates a GH¢4 million “development fee” in advance of the general elections in 2028.
Speaking on the issue in an interview with TV3, Atta Akyea claimed that complaining about the amount is a mistake on the part of any flagbearer candidate, claiming that the ability to raise such sums demonstrates one’s seriousness.
“If a man says he is credible and people should vote for him as a flagbearer, and he can’t raise Ghc4 million, that means he doesn’t count; he is not even influential…Who is telling you that you are the one going to pay the money?” he queried.
He further justified the fee as a practical way to raise funds for the party while in opposition.
“If you are in opposition, you will raise money, so it is a sensible way to raise money,” he added.
Some NPP members have reacted negatively to the imposition of the GH¢4 million development charge, which is distinct from the price of nomination and filing paperwork.
Kennedy Agyapong, another presidential candidate, went farther and called the fee “disgraceful,” while Kwabena Agyapong questioned its constitutionality.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
