Social media erupted in response to footage depicting multiple 32-inch smart TVs adorned with the likeness of Yendi’s current Member of Parliament, Farouk Aliu Mahama, as it surfaced across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms ahead of NPP Primaries.
The origins and timing of the video remain shrouded in mystery, although its dissemination occurred scarcely 72 hours prior to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries.
This resurgence of discourse touches upon the contentious topics of vote-buying and the escalating commercialization of electoral ballots.
Amidst the fervent reactions and discussions spurred by the video, particularly on platform X (formerly Twitter), users are expressing skepticism regarding the justification and precedence given to distributing TV sets over fostering development initiatives in Yendi.
WATCH: Yendi’s Member of Parliament (MP), Farouk Aliu Mahama’s 32-inch Branded Smart TVs – NPP Primaries
Isn’t it foolishness seeing your own people suffer for years just because they’ve no portable water supply and yet spending millions to purchase televisions for votes?🥸 pic.twitter.com/CvZrhvQ5uP
— MUHAMMAD YAASIIN (@Hajjyass70) January 25, 2024
MP for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama shares branded TV sets to delegates as he is fiercely contested by the CEO of MASLOC. – One X user remarked.
MP for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama shares branded TV sets to delegates as he is fiercely contested by the CEO of MASLOC.
Our Money o000, NPP must leave power. pic.twitter.com/xPVOOu1E4N
— Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman) January 25, 2024
The emergence of this footage has ignited widespread debate and speculation, prompting concerns regarding the motivations and implications behind such distribution tactics in the political landscape of Yendi.
As the controversy unfolds, it underscores the intricate intersection of politics, technology, and public perception, shaping the narrative surrounding electoral processes and resource allocation in the region.
