The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into alleged vote buying and vote selling during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries held earlier this year.
In a public notice dated February 8, 2026, the OSP announced that it is investigating the NPP presidential primaries conducted on January 31, 2026, as well as the NDC parliamentary primaries held in Ayawaso East on February 7, 2026.
According to the OSP, the investigations are focused on allegations of vote buying, vote selling and the sources of funds used to finance the alleged corrupt practices.
The anti-corruption body disclosed that it conducted a real-time investigation during the NDC parliamentary primaries in Ayawaso East following reports of electoral malpractices and voter intimidation.
The statement further alleged that during the NDC primaries, a candidate, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, abetted individuals to physically attack an OSP officer who was on duty investigating suspected vote buying and vote selling.
As a result, the OSP said it has opened an additional investigation into the alleged assault of its authorised officer in the performance of official duties.
The Office reiterated that electoral-related corruption remains a criminal offence under Ghanaian law, warning that vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, threats and acts of violence are punishable by law.
The OSP assured the public of its commitment to pursuing all credible allegations and taking appropriate legal action where evidence supports prosecution.
