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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87344, member: 27"] Ghana is making strides toward better political financing with a new Draft Model Bill, aiming to curb the influence of money in elections. A regional forum in Wa kicked off the discussion. Forum discusses Ghana’s political financing reform [LIST] [*]The CDD-Ghana and NCCE hosted a forum on February 25, 2026, in Wa. [*]It aimed to gather public input on the Draft Model Political Financing Bill. [*]The bill targets reducing the growing influence of money in politics. [/LIST] Officials emphasize the need for better enforcement of laws [LIST] [*]NCCE's John Yibile stressed that good governance goes beyond amenities. [*]He urged proper legislation for future generations, citing Ghana's legacy. [*]He called for stronger law enforcement once the bill is passed. [/LIST] Concerns over democracy capture and state control [LIST] [*]Jacob Tetteh Ahuno warned of the risks of unregulated campaign financing. [*]He linked the impact of financiers to poor public infrastructure and procurement. [*]The bill aims to curb state capture by limiting the influence of wealthy donors. [/LIST] Experts highlight gaps in Ghana’s current political system [LIST] [*]William Nyarko pointed out gaps like a lack of funding regulations for candidates. [*]He emphasized that political parties and candidates should be properly regulated. [*]Nyarko believes that how officials get into power matters as much as what they do in office. [/LIST] Regional forums aim to engage a wide range of stakeholders [LIST] [*]This forum was part of 10 regional discussions being held until March 2026. [*]Stakeholders from civil society, academia, youth, and political groups attended. [*]The forums are supported by the UK’s FCDO, aimed at strengthening democracy in Ghana. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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