The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has raised serious concerns about the increasing monetization of politics in Ghana.

He describes the current state of democracy as being driven by money rather than merit.

Speaking at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP expressed his worries about the transformation of Ghanaian politics into what he termed "moneycracy."

He pointed out that governance has increasingly become the domain of the highest bidder, rather than individuals with genuine competence and vision.

"We have reduced our democracy to moneycracy. Here it is now about who pays more and who is the highest bidder. That is wrong and as young people, you must speak about it even though I am an actor of it," Iddrisu stated.

Reflecting on the past, Mr Iddrisu noted a significant shift from the days when politics was about contributing personal resources for the nation's benefit.

He recalled his early days in politics when dedication and resourcefulness mattered more than wealth.

“When my generation started, it was not about how much money you brought to a polling station and how much you paid. In fact, I used to borrow a motorbike to campaign," he reminisced. "Today I am not sure a candidate on a motorbike will be accepted. So, speak out and speak out for the good of the country.”