The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has again rejected allegations of vote buying arising from the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7.

In a statement issued on Monday, February 9, Baba Jamal confirmed that he had appeared before the party's three-member committee investigating claims of inducements during the election.

He said he categorically denied any involvement in vote buying and maintained that he has conducted himself in line with the party’s democratic principles.

He cited his political history in the constituency as evidence of his commitment to internal democracy, noting that he had previously contested two primaries in Ayawaso East and lost to the late Member of Parliament, outcomes he said he accepted without dispute in the interest of party unity.

Baba Jamal further noted that during the primaries ahead of the 2024 general elections, he secured 309 votes compared with the winner’s 452, adding that his growing support base is built on his initiatives, integrity, and consistent engagement with constituents.

Baba Jamal expressed appreciation to the investigative committee, chaired by former Minister of Information Kofi Totobi Quakyi, for allowing him to present his side of the story.

He also thanked delegates in Ayawaso East for entrusting him with the mandate to lead the party into the upcoming by-election, reaffirming his commitment to the party and to advancing the constituency's development.

Meanwhile, the NDC committee probing the allegations says it is making steady progress and is on track to complete its work within the stipulated timeframe.

Speaking on Citi FM, committee member and former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, said the team has been engaging party officials, executives and all candidates who contested the primary as part of its mandate.

The committee, which also includes lawyer Emefa Fugah, is expected to submit its report by Tuesday, February 10, with recommendations to address the allegations and prevent vote-buying in future party primaries.