The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Member of Parliament and Minister Inusah Fuseini has been appointed to replace Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on the three-member committee investigating alleged vote-buying and inducements during the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries.
The announcement was made by the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, in a social media post following Mr Ayariga’s decision to withdraw from the committee.
According to the party, Mr Ayariga’s continued participation on the panel had become “untenable” after the NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament publicly called for the annulment of the Ayawaso East primary.
The committee, chaired by veteran politician and former minister Kofi Totobi Quakyi, was initially made up of Mr Ayariga and legal practitioner Emefa Fugah, and was given up to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to submit its report.
It is mandated to investigate allegations of widespread inducement and vote-buying during the primaries held last Saturday and to recommend appropriate sanctions and reforms where necessary.
“In line with the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency and ethical political conduct, the committee will investigate the allegations and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary,” Mr Kwetey said.
The probe follows reports that Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed allegedly distributed items, including 32-inch television sets and boiled eggs, to delegates during the voting process. Party insiders and some delegates claimed the items were perceived as inducements and may have influenced the outcome of the election.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has also announced separate investigations into alleged vote-buying involving both the NDC Ayawaso East parliamentary primary and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.
The NDC said the appointment of Mr Fuseini is expected to ensure continuity in the investigation and reinforce the party’s resolve to safeguard the integrity of its internal electoral processes.
Beyond establishing the facts of the case, the committee is also tasked with proposing long-term reforms aimed at curbing inducement and vote-buying in future internal contests.
