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 has commenced investigations into the NPP presidential primary conducted on January 31, 2026, and the NDC parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East held on February 7, 2026.
According to the statement, the investigations are focusing on allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding used to finance the alleged corrupt practices.
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The anti-corruption body disclosed that it also conducted a real-time investigation during the NDC primary in Ayawaso East following reports of electoral malpractice and intimidation.
The OSP further revealed that during the NDC parliamentary primary, one of the candidates, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, allegedly abetted some individuals to physically attack an officer of the Office who was performing investigative duties related to vote buying and selling.
“Consequently, the OSP has opened further investigation into the assault of an authorised officer of the OSP in the performance of his functions,” it added.
The OSP reminded the public that corrupt practices connected to elections remain criminal offences under Ghanaian law.
“The law prohibits corrupt acts in relation to public elections. It is a serious offence to engage in vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, threats of violence, and acts of violence,” the statement emphasised.
The Office said it remains committed to pursuing all credible allegations and will take appropriate legal action where evidence supports prosecution.
It added that investigations are ongoing and assured the public of its determination to uphold the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process.
