The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Edem Agbana, has criticised the growing display of money and other material items by some aspirants contesting in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional executive elections.

Agbana says the development raises concerns about the increasing monetisation of politics and could undermine the ideological principles upon which the party was founded.

Speaking in an interview on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the lawmaker appealed to contestants to prioritise their leadership qualities and commitment to the party over the display of cash and other material possessions in their campaigns.

He expressed disappointment over videos and photographs circulating on social media, showing some aspirants displaying money and other items while seeking support from delegates.

According to him, such practices should not be encouraged, particularly by a party that identifies with social democratic values.

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“I think the monetisation of our politics is a very big concern to many of us. Seeing videos and pictures of people openly holding some of these items is something that we must all condemn,” myjoyonline.com quoted him as having said.

The Ketu North MP further urged the aspirants to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and principles of the NDC, warning against practices that could make money and material inducements the determining factors in the party's internal elections.

His comments come amid the NDC's ongoing regional executive elections, which are expected to produce new leaders to oversee the party's affairs and coordinate its activities across the country.

Agbana also expressed optimism that the electoral process would be conducted peacefully, freely and fairly, urging all stakeholders to ensure that the exercise was not marred by violence or other electoral irregularities.

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