Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has been summoned back home following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama over allegations tied to the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primaries in Ayawaso East.
The Presidency announced the decision in a statement dated February 7, 2026, explaining that the recall was triggered by claims that delegates were influenced with gifts during the party’s internal contest, which Mr Baba Jamal ultimately won.
Officials at Jubilee House indicated that although several candidates were accused of engaging in vote-buying during the primaries, Mr Baba Jamal’s case carries added weight because he currently holds a public office as a diplomatic representative.
“The President noted that, while the allegations of vote-buying were made against multiple candidates who contested the primaries, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among them,” the statement said.
The Presidency further acknowledged that the NDC leadership has already begun its own probe into the alleged inducements. According to the statement, the party’s General Secretary publicly confirmed that internal investigations into the matter are underway.
Mr Jamal Mohammed Ahmed has previously rejected claims that he attempted to influence delegates, maintaining that televisions distributed to participants were not meant to sway votes.
Reports from the primaries indicate that his campaign team provided 32-inch television sets to delegates who took part in the Ayawaso East parliamentary contest.
Jubilee House emphasized that the recall should not be interpreted as interference in the party’s disciplinary process. Instead, the Presidency explained that the move is intended to uphold ethical standards expected of individuals holding public positions and to maintain confidence in public institutions.
“Strictly in view of the standards of conduct expected of public officers, the President considers it necessary to act decisively to preserve the integrity of public office and to avoid any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees,” the Presidency noted.
The directive takes effect immediately. The Foreign Affairs Minister has been instructed to begin the administrative and diplomatic arrangements required to enforce the recall.
