Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope, Charles Akwasi Agbeve, has rejected accusations that non-Ghanaians, particularly Togolese nationals, are transported into Ghana to register and vote during national elections.
Addressing the issue on Citi Eyewitness News, Mr. Agbeve described the claims as unfounded and misleading, explaining that the Agotime traditional area is a transnational community that stretches across the Ghana-Togo border.
He emphasised that despite residing across the border, many individuals in Togo have blood relations in Ghana, which accounts for their frequent interactions and presence in the country.
According to the MP, if there were indeed deliberate efforts to bus in people from Togo to register and vote, the system would be overwhelmed by the sheer number involved.
“I want someone to point to me and give me evidence, any of those people over there who are not Ghanaian. There are 47 Agotime States, only 17 are in Ghana. The rest are all in Togo.
“They all have a relationship here. In fact, if you go to Togo, there are two constituencies over there called Agotime South and Agotime North. That is how big Agotime is. So, if we are really bringing people to register in Ghana, can they contain it? They cannot,” he said.
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