NDC leadership demands annulment of Ayawaso East primary , launches probe into vote-buying claims

The Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has issued a forceful call for the immediate cancellation of the party’s recently held parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency.

The demand follows serious and widespread allegations of electoral malpractice, specifically the buying of vote

Led by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, the caucus has strongly condemned the alleged actions, stating they are in direct opposition to the party’s stated mission to reset Ghana’s political culture and restore integrity to its democratic processes.

“These alleged acts are a blatant betrayal of our party’s principles and the agenda we are presenting to the Ghanaian people,” Ayariga stated on behalf of the caucus.

In a swift response to the escalating controversy, the national leadership of the NDC has constituted a high-level three-member committee to conduct a full investigation. The committee is chaired by veteran party figure and former Minister of Information, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. He will be joined by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and lawyer Emefa Fugah.

The committee has been tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the primary, particularly allegations concerning the distribution of gifts to delegates on the day of voting. Reports from the constituency indicate that items including 32-inch television sets and boiled eggs were allegedly distributed to influence voters.

The committee is expected to complete its work and submit a final report by Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

In a significant related development, President John Dramani Mahama has recalled the declared winner of the disputed primary, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, from his diplomatic post. Ahmed, who was serving as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has been recalled to Accra pending the conclusion and outcome of the investigative committee’s work.

The controversy has cast a shadow over the primary’s result and triggered a major internal crisis for the party, which is currently preparing for the upcoming general elections. All eyes are now on the Quakyi-led committee as it begins its probe into what many are calling a test case for the NDC’s commitment to internal democratic integrity.