MP for Asante Akim North introduces bill to regulate campaign financing

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has introduced a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Political Parties Act, 2000 (Act 574) to establish a comprehensive campaign financing regime in the country.

The proposed Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2026 aims to regulate the sources of campaign funds, set limits on political contributions and expenditures, and strengthen oversight of party financing.

The bill proposes individual contribution caps of GH¢500,000 for presidential candidates and GH¢100,000 for parliamentary candidates. Campaign expenditure limits would be set at GH¢5 million for presidential races and GH¢500,000 for parliamentary contests.

The legislation also seeks to establish a Political Parties Development Fund, administered by the Electoral Commission, to provide partial public financing to political parties and candidates based on electoral performance.

Hon. Frimpong argues that escalating campaign expenses are shifting political competition toward financial strength rather than competence and ideas, excluding women, youth, and individuals of limited means from meaningful participation. The bill aims to promote transparency, equity, and accountability in Ghana’s electoral process.