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Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, has strongly denied allegations of vote buying during the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
In a press release issued on Sunday, February 8, Baba Jamal said his attention had been drawn to a communiqué signed by the Presidential Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communication announcing his recall as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The recall, according to the statement, was linked to allegations of inducement during the just-ended Ayawaso East NDC parliamentary primary.
The former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture described the allegations as false and misleading, insisting that he did not engage in any form of vote buying or electoral malpractice.
“I wish to state categorically that I, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, have not engaged in any vote buying or election malpractices, and I pledge to avail myself to assist the party in its investigation into the subject matter anytime,” the statement said.
Baba Jamal also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to serve Ghana as High Commissioner to Nigeria and thanked delegates in the Ayawaso East Constituency for endorsing him to lead the NDC into the March 3, 2026, parliamentary by-election.
The denial follows widespread reports that Baba Jamal’s campaign team allegedly distributed items, including 32-inch television sets and boiled eggs, to delegates during the voting process. These reports, supported by images and eyewitness accounts circulated on social media, sparked intense public debate and internal concerns within the NDC, with many describing the actions as inducement capable of influencing voting outcomes.
In response to the controversy, the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate the allegations of vote buying and inducement during the Ayawaso East primary. The committee is chaired by former Minister of Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, with lawyer Emefa Fugah as a member. Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, who was initially appointed to the committee, has since stepped down.
The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the party leadership by Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Meanwhile, the NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament has taken a strong position on the matter, calling for the immediate annulment of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary and the disqualification of any candidates found culpable of vote buying or inducement.
The unfolding developments have intensified scrutiny on internal party elections, as the NDC reiterates its commitment to transparency, internal democracy and ethical political conduct ahead of the upcoming by-election.
