African Journal of
Political Science and International Relations

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pol. Sci. Int. Relat.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0832
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPSIR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 403

Full Length Research Paper

Perspectives on state funding of political parties and the consolidation of constitutional democracy in Ghana, Africa

Samuel Marfo
  • Samuel Marfo
  • SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana.
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Halidu Musah
  • Halidu Musah
  • SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana.
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Festus Owiredu-Amankwah
  • Festus Owiredu-Amankwah
  • Electoral Commission of Ghana.
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  •  Received: 09 June 2021
  •  Accepted: 06 August 2021
  •  Published: 31 August 2021

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