President Recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Alleged Vote Inducement

President Recalls Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Over Alleged Vote Inducement

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal.

The directive follows allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries held on Sunday in the Ayawaso East Constituency, in which Mr Baba Jamal contested as a candidate.

In a letter addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, President Mahama explained that although allegations of vote-buying were levelled against several aspirants in the primaries, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among the candidates. The President stressed that this distinction necessitated swift executive action.

President Mahama also took note of a public statement by the General Secretary of the NDC, confirming that the party has initiated its own internal investigations into the allegations arising from the primaries.

According to the statement, the recall decision is not intended to prejudice the outcome of the party’s internal processes. Rather, it is based strictly on the standards of conduct expected of public office holders and the need to safeguard the integrity of public office.

The President stated that the action was necessary to avoid any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees, especially given the sensitive nature of the allegations.

The recall takes effect immediately. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has been directed to take all required administrative and diplomatic steps to implement the President’s directive.

The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament and Spokesperson to the President, who also serves as Minister for Government Communications.

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