Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East Constituency, has previously refuted claims of vote-buying connected to the party’s Saturday, February 7, 2026, parliamentary primary.
Baba Jamal acknowledged appearing before the three-member committee that the NDC established to look into the purported inducements during the primary in a statement released to media outlets on Monday, February 9.
He claimed to have taken advantage of the occasion to adamantly reject any role in vote buying and to reaffirm his innocence.
He claims that his track record in the constituency shows that he respects the party’s internal democracy.
He mentioned that he had previously run in two Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries and lost to the late MP on both occasions. He stated he accepted the results in the interest of maintaining party unity and cohesiveness.
Baba Jamal emphasised that his growing support within the constituency is based on his initiatives, integrity, and dedication to enhancing representation for Ayawaso East. He remembered that in the primaries leading up to the general elections in 2024, he received 309 votes compared to the winner’s 452 votes.
He thanked the investigation committee, led by former Information Minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi, for giving him the chance to make his case.
He also thanked delegates in the constituency for the confidence they have shown in him to lead the party into the upcoming by-election.
The NDC committee looking into the claims has stated that it is moving forward steadily and is still on track to finish its job by the deadline.
Inusah Fuseini, a committee member and former Tamale Central MP, stated on Citi Eyewitness News that the team has been interacting with party executives, officials, and all primary candidates as part of its fact-finding mission.
The committee is anticipated to deliver its conclusions and suggestions by Tuesday, February 10; it also includes attorney Emefa Fugah.
Its duties include looking into the claims and suggesting ways to stop vote buying and inducements in upcoming party primaries.
Following allegations that some delegates were allegedly coerced with items like television sets and boiled eggs, the Ayawaso East primary has been engulfed in controversy, sparking both public discussion and internal party anxiety.
Baba Jamal reiterated his dedication to the NDC and the advancement of the Ayawaso East Constituency, saying that he is still motivated by the shared goal of enhancing the quality of life for locals and gaining greater representation in Parliament.
Source: newsthemegh.com