Allegations of vote-buying, vote-selling & funding sources

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigation in respect of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries conducted on 31 January 2026.

 

On 7 February 2026, the OSP commenced real-time investigation in respect of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries at the Ayawaso East constituency.

 

The investigations focus on allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding of the alleged corrupt acts.

 

During the conduct of the NDC parliamentary primaries at the Ayawaso East constituency on 7 February 2026, one of the candidates - Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed - allegedly abetted thugs to physically attack an officer of the OSP, who was serving an investigative directive on him in relation to vote buying and vote selling.

 

Consequently, the OSP has opened further investigation into the assault of an authorised officer of the OSP in the performance of his functions in relation to Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed.

 

The OSP reminds the public that the law prohibits corrupt acts in relation to public elections. It is a serious offence to engage in vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, threats of violence, and acts of violence in relation to elections.