Baba Alhaji Nuhu Khalid, Campaign Manager for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Baba Jamal, has described as “hurtful” the stance taken by some members of the party’s Majority Caucus in Parliament over allegations of vote buying.
Speaking on Channel One News on Sunday, March 1, Mr. Khalid expressed concern over calls by some NDC Members of Parliament for the cancellation of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary and the disqualification of candidates implicated in alleged inducement.
He insisted that Baba Jamal enjoys a cordial relationship with members of the party in Parliament and did not deserve what he described as unfair treatment.
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“Baba Jamal’s relationship with the NDC in Parliament is cordial. They have a very cordial relationship. Baba Jamal didn’t deserve what they did to him because some of them came to Parliament through by-elections, and Baba Jamal has been a pillar in any by-election that the NDC organised,” he stated.
His remarks follow public calls by the NDC Majority Caucus for the immediate cancellation of the primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency amid claims of vote buying.
However, a committee constituted by the party to probe the allegations later cleared Baba Jamal of any wrongdoing, paving the way for him to contest the by-election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3.
Mr. Khalid argued that the posture adopted by some MPs created the impression that they were beyond reproach in internal party contests, a position he described as hypocritical.
“Especially when it comes to our internal elections, both the NDC and the NPP, we all have issues to address. Instead of sounding like saints, can any Member of Parliament admit that he has never given anything before coming to Parliament?” he asked. “That hypocritical stand was very hurtful, considering the relationship he had with them.”
Despite the controversy, Baba Jamal remains firmly in the race, with his campaign team expressing confidence following the party’s clearance.
Meanwhile, a new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has projected victory for Baba Jamal in the upcoming by-election.
The survey, conducted between February 28 and March 1, sampled 972 voters across the constituency and indicates strong support for the NDC candidate ahead of the March 3, 2026 polls.