The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched investigations into allegations of vote buying and vote selling during recent internal elections organised by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a public notice dated February 8, 2026, the OSP said the investigations cover the NPP presidential primaries held on January 31, 2026, and the NDC parliamentary primaries conducted in Ayawaso East on February 7, 2026.
According to the OSP, the investigations are focused on claims of vote buying and selling, as well as the sources of funding used in the alleged corrupt practices.
The statement further disclosed that the OSP initiated a real-time investigation during the NDC parliamentary primaries in Ayawaso East after receiving reports of electoral malpractice and intimidation.
The anti-corruption body also alleged that during the same primaries, one of the candidates, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, abetted individuals who physically attacked an OSP officer performing official duties related to the investigation into vote buying and selling.
“During the conduct of the NDC parliamentary primaries… one of the candidates allegedly abetted thugs to physically attack an officer of the OSP,” the notice said.
As a result, the Office has opened an additional investigation into the alleged assault of the authorised officer in the line of duty.
“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 linked to elections remain criminal offences under Ghana’s laws.
“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 OSP says it will continue to pursue all credible allegations and take appropriate legal action where evidence supports prosecution.
