Party manifestos in Ghanaian politics

The two major political parties in Ghana (NPP and NDC) are currently moving through every nook and cranny of this country, campaigning without manifestos. Each one thinks the other will plagiarize their ideas. Because of this perception, they're all holding their ideas to themselves while they go about begging and buying votes. Some civil society organizations have criticized political parties for deciding to play a hide and seek game with each other.

But do people make their choices based on manifestos? In Ghana, the illiteracy rate is high,

A letter to parliamentary candidates

Dear sir/madam,

The political season is here again and you are busy as usual thinking and planning creative ways to convince me to cast my vote for you. I know it is the season to start your 'charity' program of distributing rice, money, and, alcohol after they have sworn the necessary oaths. Well, it also happens to be the season of promises. Yes, promises! I believe you do not think I know most of these promises are vague and deceitful, right? Well, that is partially the import of this letter.