The Majority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate cancellation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s recent parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency over allegations of widespread vote buying and inducement.
In a statement dated February 8, 2026, and signed by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, the caucus said it had taken note of widely circulated reports of vote buying during the just-ended internal contest.
The caucus strongly condemned the alleged acts, describing them as inconsistent with the party’s agenda to reset Ghana’s politics and uphold high ethical standards. It said the decision followed extensive consultations among its core and extended leadership.
According to the statement, the allegations pose a serious threat to the credibility of the NDC’s internal democratic processes and risk undermining public confidence in the party. Consequently, the caucus urged the party’s Functional Executive Committee to annul the Ayawaso East primaries and organise a fresh election.
The Majority Caucus further recommended strict sanctions against any candidate found culpable. It proposed that individuals established to have engaged in unethical conduct should be barred from participating in any rerun of the primaries.
The call follows controversy surrounding the election after reports emerged that Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed allegedly distributed items, including 32-inch television sets and boiled eggs, to delegates during the voting process. Some party insiders and delegates claim the items were perceived as inducements that may have influenced voting patterns.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Special Prosecutor has announced investigations into alleged vote buying involving both the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In response to the controversy, the NDC leadership has constituted a three-member committee to investigate the Ayawaso East primaries and recommend measures to curb inducement in future internal elections. The committee is expected to submit its report by February 10, 2026.
