The ruling National Democratic Congress has given a special committee until Tuesday, February 10 to submit a report on allegations of vote-buying during its parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency that happened on Saturday.
The three-member panel, set up after complaints about the conduct of the internal election, is investigating claims that inducements were offered to delegates during the voting process. It is also expected to recommend sanctions and propose reforms to curb similar practices in the future.
The committee is chaired by former minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi, with MP Mahama Ayariga and lawyer Emefa Fugah as members.
The investigation follows reports that the eventual winner of the primary distributed items, including television sets and food, to party delegates — allegations that have heightened tensions within the party.
The probe comes amid wider scrutiny of internal party elections in Ghana, with the Office of the Special Prosecutor separately investigating vote-buying allegations involving both the NDC and the governing New Patriotic Party.
The NDC has urged its members to remain calm, insisting it remains committed to transparency and integrity.
Source: myjoyonline.com
