Author: Political Desk

The Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament has called for the immediate annulment of the recently held parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency and the disqualification of any candidates found to have engaged in vote-buying or other unethical practices. In a statement dated February 5, 2026, and signed by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, the caucus expressed deep concern over widely circulated allegations of inducements that allegedly tainted the February 7, 2026, primary in the Greater Accra Region. The exercise, meant to select the party’s candidate for the March 3 by-election triggered by the passing of…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has commenced investigations into allegations of vote-buying and related corrupt practices during recent primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a public notice issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the OSP stated that it has begun probing the NPP’s presidential primaries held on January 31, 2026. The investigation focuses on allegations of vote-buying, vote-selling, and the sources of funding for these alleged corrupt acts. The OSP also disclosed that on February 7, 2026, it initiated a real-time investigation into the NDC’s parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a three-member investigative committee to probe widespread allegations of inducement and vote-buying that overshadowed its parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency held on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The committee is chaired by veteran politician and former Information Minister, Mr Kofi Totobi Quakyi, with Bawku Central MP and Minority Leader of Parliament Mahama Ayariga, and legal practitioner Emefa Fugah serving as members. In an official statement issued on the same day the primaries were conducted and signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party expressed deep concern over reports of monetary inducements…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned alleged inducement and vote-buying during its parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency, announcing an immediate full-scale investigation and warning of severe sanctions, including the possible annulment of future elections, for any repeat offences. This comes on the back of reports that delegates received 32-inch television sets from the campaign team of aspirant Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, who emerged victorious in the primary. His team was also said to have distributed free boiled eggs, resulting in some jostling among participants. In an interview with journalists following the…

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency. A statement issued on Saturday by the Presidency Communications Unit, signed by Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the decision stems from claims that delegates were induced during the NDC’s internal election process, in which Mr. Baba Jamal emerged victorious as the parliamentary candidate for the constituency. While allegations of vote-buying were leveled against several…

Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has emerged victorious in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency. The keenly contested primary, held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was organised to select the party’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in the constituency, triggered by the passing of the late MP, Mahama Naser Toure. According to provisional results from the two voting centres, Baba Jamal polled 431 votes to secure the win. His closest contender, Hajia Amina Adam, a widow of the late MP received 399 votes. Other aspirants included Mohammed Ramme with 88…

A student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School (SECTECH) has been stabbed during disturbances linked to the ongoing Eastern Regional Inter-Schools Sports Festival (commonly known as Interco) in Koforidua. The victim, identified as Jerome Appiah, was allegedly attacked by a group of Form Two students from New Juaben Senior High School (NJUASCO) while eating waakye on his way back to campus. He sustained a deep machete wound to the shoulder, resulting in heavy bleeding. Police from the Eastern Regional Command swiftly intervened, rushing the injured student to the Eastern Regional Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment and reported to…

Parliament has approved the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated authority to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy. The Bill, sponsored by Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, was laid before the House in late 2025 and progressed through second reading, committee consideration, and debate stages amid sharp divisions between the Majority and Minority sides. The object of the legislation is to create the 24-Hour Economy Authority as a central body to drive the integrated, sustainable transformation of national systems for economic production,…

International buyers are increasingly turning away from Ghanaian cocoa due to its relatively higher prices compared to beans from other producing countries, the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed. COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer Dr Randy Abbey disclosed this during a media briefing, noting that while more than 530,000 metric tonnes of cocoa have been sold under the current financing arrangement, nearly 50,000 metric tonnes remain unsold. “The buyers now find our beans as too expensive, and therefore they have shifted to other markets where they can get the beans far cheaper, because these are business decisions,” Dr Abbey explained. He…

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has called on health professionals nationwide to join forces in advancing the Fund’s mission of providing life-saving medical care to Ghanaians in need. Visiting the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital on Friday, 6th February 2026, Ms. Darko-Opoku delivered a clear message that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is committed to long-term service, but its success hinges on the dedication and advocacy of health workers across the country. During the visit, the Fund extended support to five critically ill patients as part of its ongoing 50-case pilot programme. Among…