Kwesi Pratt Jnr is the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper
The Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has issued a stern warning about the growing influence of money in Ghanaian politics, cautioning that the country risks electing mentally-unfit individuals to high offices if the trend continues unchecked.
In a video shared on X on Monday, September 22, 2025, Pratt expressed deep concern over how financial power has become the dominant force in political party structures and candidate selections.
He argued that the prioritisation of wealth over competence and integrity could have dangerous consequences for Ghana’s democracy.
“Looking at the way things are going, extra care needs to be taken. Money has become so influential in some political parties that it can allow mentally challenged individuals to become party chairmen or even presidential candidates,” he said.
Pratt lamented that Ghana’s political landscape is increasingly driven by financial muscle rather than merit, warning that this could lead to a future where leadership is determined not by vision or capability, but by who can afford to buy influence.
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“We will keep following money until one day a mentally challenged person becomes a party chairman or a presidential candidate simply because that person has money. That is the scariest part,” he added.
Drawing on historical examples, Pratt referenced Adolf Hitler, questioning how someone with such a destructive legacy could have been elected to lead a nation.
“Someone like Hitler was voted for to become a president. But how come Germans voted for Hitler, knowing his condition at the time? What was worse than what Hitler did, yet he became a president,” he said.
He stressed that history is filled with examples of mentally-unstable individuals who rose to power, often with devastating consequences for their countries.
According to Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Ghana must learn from these lessons and take proactive steps to prevent similar outcomes.
“There are many examples I can give of mentally challenged persons who became presidents. We need to be careful about the line we are towing; otherwise, we can experience that very soon,” he stressed.
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Pratt concluded by urging Ghanaians to rethink their approach to politics, emphasising that prayer alone is not enough.
He called for a shift from money-driven politics toward a system that values competence, vision, and the ability to deliver meaningful change.
“This is not about prayers. We need to reduce how we are using money to influence politics and instead think about voting for the person who can bring the best to the country and experience significant changes. That should be our grounds—not money,” Pratt advised.
One day a mentally challenged person would become President of this country because of money.
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