Seth Kunkpe: The ‘delicacy’ in being a Party delegate.

Seth Kunkpe: The ‘delicacy’ in being a Party delegate.

Whether you like it or not, we live in an era where political party delegates decide the destiny of nations.

This is an extreme statement to make but follow me closely.

Based on the electoral laws of political parties, the choosing of our leaders is based on a select few.

These people they refer to as delegates are more or less responsible for the leaders that rule our nation at all political levels.

No matter how you dislike this strategy there is nothing you can do about it. It has become the latest ‘juice’ in town and the ‘benefits’ that accompany it are at an all-time high during party elections.

The National democratic congress is about going for their primaries. This is supposed to elect leaders for our country. As the campaign heightens, the level of financial inducement and money politics that will be going on now will shock you….. maybe not.

Over the years, delegates have become kingmakers and the people vying for political positions know very well the implications either in capturing a seat or retaining a seat.

Delegates of today see primaries as cocoa harvesting seasons. They know that the kind of politics we play which is hugely monetized requires that they get all they can from their leaders. This is the reality

Seth Kunkpe: The ‘delicacy’ in being a Party delegate

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The aspirant will therefore go all out financially just to win. Sadly, in our kind of politics, it is hugely about who can pay more.

As I write this, incumbent MPs are sweating and looking for ways to maintain their seats and the truth is that cash must flow.

It is party time for party delegates and they will cash in big time.

The society we have gradually built over the years has little respect for virtues and values and greater respect for cash and who can pay more.

In some constituencies, the primaries are the real elections, and no matter the level of work the MP has done, he will be shocked if he can’t show his financial prowess.

What then do you think will be the effect of this? When someone uses all he can lay hold on to win primaries. Your guess is as good as mine. When he enters parliament, he will take time to recover. In the first year, he might choose to only go to funerals and church harvest celebrations to give some small money to be in the good books of the masses. Before you realize it, two years is gone. By the third year, he has to start saving for another hectic party primaries.

So you ask yourself, is this all politics about?

You may disagree with my analogy but allow me to write my mind. If you disagree, I will only challenge you to interview one honest MP.

The primaries of political parties this year will display all that I have just laid bare.

Delicacies and goodies for the delegates will override competence, values, and hard work. This is our politics and it’s pathetic.

Seth Kunkpe: The ‘delicacy’ in being a Party delegate

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For every aspirant reading this, know that whenever you meet three delegates, two are not for you. They will take from you, take from your opponents, and promise you success. It is what it is

As parties go to the poll, I wish competence and hard work carry the day……but what do I know?

For the love of God, society, and young people.

Blessings

Seth Kunkpe

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