Too much money being spent on campaigns and elections - Rocky Dawuni

Renowned reggae icon Rocky Dawuni has urged Ghanaians to take proactive steps to improve their own conditions rather than relying solely on political promises.

In an interview on Hitz FM on September 12, 2024, he bemoaned the situation where politicians spend more on political campaigns and elections rather than on initiatives to improve the lives of citizens.

He urged Ghanaians to take matters into their own hands instead of putting their trust in politicians.

"We are investing and spending way too much money on just campaigns and elections rather than putting it into strategic development initiatives to elevate our people and I feel that we have to also take the mindset that if you don't do it for yourself, don't put your trust in someone else to come and change the conditions," he said.

He outlined his vision for a cleaner environment, advocating for the preservation of waterways, reforestation, and a transition to renewable green energy.

He also highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for youth in agriculture, stressing that these initiatives can have a significant social impact.

Rocky Dawuni encouraged individuals to focus on tangible efforts that can transform their lives and communities, rather than waiting to cast a ‘life-changing’ vote.

“And all of these ideas that I feel socially can be impactful to transform you, the individual, rather than waiting for, the vote that you're going to cast is going to change your life, which we know that a vote can never change your life,” he said.

Ghana goes to the polls on December 7, 2024, to elect a president and parliamentarians. As the date approaches, political campaigns have been intensified with politicians using different strategies to woo the electorate.

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