Baba Jamal Denies Vote Buying Allegations After Recall as High Commissioner to Nigeria

Former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has categorically denied allegations of vote buying linked to the recent National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary held in the Ayawaso East constituency.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Baba Jamal said his attention had been drawn to an official communiqué from the Presidency announcing his recall from the diplomatic post, following allegations of inducement during the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary.

He noted that the recall referenced an earlier statement issued by the NDC’s General Secretary,Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, which condemned the alleged conduct and announced the party’s decision to institute an internal investigation into the matter.

Baba Jamal rejected the allegations, insisting that he did not engage in vote buying or any form of electoral malpractice during the contest.

“I wish to state categorically that I, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, have not engaged in any vote buying or election malpractices,” he said, adding that he was ready and willing to make himself available to assist the party’s investigation at any time.

Despite the development, Baba Jamal expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to serve Ghana as High Commissioner to Nigeria, describing the appointment as a great honour.

He also thanked members of the NDC in the Ayawaso East constituency for the confidence reposed in him to lead the party into the upcoming parliamentary by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026.

The recall comes amid heightened scrutiny over allegations of inducement and vote buying in party internal elections, with both the NDC and state institutions initiating separate investigations into the conduct of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary.

The NDC has reiterated its commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and ethical political conduct as the investigations continue.