Following claims of widespread vote buying and inducement, the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament has urged the immediate cancellation of the party’s recent parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency. The caucus claimed in a statement made on February 8, 2026, and signed by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business Mahama Ayariga, that it had become aware of “widely circulated allegations of vote buying” in the recently concluded primary elections.
“The caucus wishes to strongly condemn these developments against the background of the agenda to reset the politics of this nation,” the statement said. The accusations undermine the credibility of the party’s internal democratic procedures and go against its dedication to ethical political behaviour, according to the Majority Caucus. Following much discussion between its core and extended leadership, the group claimed that it came to a decision.
The caucus urged the party’s Functional Executive Committee to cancel the Ayawaso East primary and conduct a new election as one of its recommendations. In addition, it advocated for harsh penalties for guilty candidates. The statement said, “That the primary of the NDC organized in the Ayawaso East Constituency be annulled immediately.”
“A candidate who has been proven to have committed unethical behavior should be prohibited from taking part in the next primary. “
After reports surfaced that Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed allegedly handed out goods, such as boiled eggs and 32-inch television sets, to delegates during the voting process, the probe follows a great deal of debate around the primaries. The goods were seen as enticements by party insiders and delegates, which may have had an impact on voting patterns and ultimately helped him win the race, according to them.
Additionally, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has declared that it will look into similar charges of vote-buying involving both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In response to the claims made in Ayawaso East, the NDC administration has recently established a three-person commission to look into the charges and propose changes to prevent enticement in future elections. By February 10, 2026, the committee is anticipated to deliver its report. According to the Majority Caucus, its stance is consistent with the party’s overall goal of regaining public trust in Ghana’s democratic institutions.
“The NDC Majority Caucus remains committed to restoring integrity to our politics,” the statement continued.
Source: myjoyonline.com
