The Ghana Voice,
Accra, Ghana
OSP STORMS NDC & NPP PRIMARIES! Vote Buying Probe EXPLODES — Assault Claims Drag Baba Jamal Into Fresh Trouble
The Ghana Voice 08-02-2026Ghana’s political battlefield has taken a dramatic turn as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) launches a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption, vote buying, and electoral violence involving both major political parties ,sending shockwaves across the country’s political divide.
In a strongly worded public notice dated February 8, 2026, the OSP confirmed it has officially opened investigations into the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries held on January 31, 2026, as well as the controversial National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency conducted on February 7, 2026.
Cash-for-Votes Scandal Under Spotlight
The anti-corruption watchdog says its probe is targeting serious allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and tracking the sources of funds allegedly used to influence the internal party elections. The announcement signals what could become one of the biggest anti-corruption crackdowns linked to Ghana’s internal political electoral processes.
While vote buying accusations have often dominated political conversations, the OSP’s decision to investigate both parties simultaneously raises the stakes — suggesting authorities are treating the matter as a nationwide democratic integrity crisis rather than a partisan issue.
Candidate Dragged Into Assault Allegations
But the Ayawaso East primaries appear to have taken an even darker twist.
According to the OSP, one of the candidates, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, is facing separate investigations following allegations that he abetted individuals described as thugs to physically attack an OSP officer. The officer was reportedly executing an investigative directive linked to alleged vote buying and vote selling activities during the primaries.
The development has intensified scrutiny around the primaries, which were already marred by accusations of inducement and heated tensions among delegates.
The OSP has now widened its probe to include the alleged assault on its authorised officer, describing the incident as interference with official investigative duties — a move that could potentially attract severe legal consequences if substantiated.
OSP Fires Strong Warning
The anti-corruption body has issued a stern public reminder that the law strictly prohibits corrupt practices in public elections, including vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, threats, and acts of violence.
The warning signals that authorities may be preparing to adopt a tougher enforcement stance amid growing public frustration over monetisation and violence in internal party elections.
Political Earthquake Brewing?
The dual investigations into Ghana’s two dominant political parties could reshape internal political campaign culture if prosecutions follow. Analysts say the OSP’s intervention may mark a turning point in the long-running concerns about the commercialisation of political delegate systems.
For now, all eyes remain fixed on the unfolding investigations and whether this latest anti-corruption offensive will finally bring accountability to a practice many citizens believe has long undermined Ghana’s democratic credibility.
As the probe deepens, Ghana's political atmosphere is expected to grow increasingly tense, with potential legal and reputational consequences looming for individuals and party structures alike.