By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Office of Special Prosecutor has commenced an investigation into allegations of vote-buying during the parliamentary primaries of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) held on Saturday, according to a statement on Sunday.
The statement announced that the OSP is investigating allegations of vote-buying, vote-selling, and the sources of funding of the alleged corrupt acts.
“On 7th February 2026, the OSP commenced real-time investigation in respect of the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primaries at the Ayawaso East Constituency,” read the statement.
According to the statement, 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 function in relation to Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed,” it added.
The OSP also disclosed that it has commenced an investigation into the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries held on January 31, 2026.
The OSP reminded the public that the laws of the land prohibit corrupt acts in relation to public elections and that it is a serious offence to engage in vote buying, selling, intimidation, threats of violence, and acts of violence in relation to elections. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement from the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) below;
