Following allegations of vote-buying the just ended Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a three-member Committee to investigate the allegations.
The Committee, according to the party, will be chaired by Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi, with Hon. Mahama Ayariga and Lawyer Emefa Fugah serve as members and their mandate is to investigate the allegation and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary.
“In line with the Party’s committee to internal democracy, transparency, and ethical political conduct, the Committee will investigate the allegation and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary. The Committee’s mandate will also include making recommendations on sustainable measures and reforms to decisively end the practice of inducement and vote buying in the party’s internal electoral processes.” The party said in a statement signed by the General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey.
Below is the full statement:
Following the earlier announcement by the Party to set up a committee to investigate the reported widespread inducement and vote-buying during the Ayawaso East Parliamentary Primaries held on Saturday, 7th February 2026, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a three-member Committee to undertake the investigation.
The Committee will be chaired by Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi, with Hon. Mahama Ayariga and Lawyer Emefa Fugah serving as members.
The Committee is expected to submit its report on Tuesday, 10th February 2026.
In line with the Party’s committee to internal democracy, transparency, and ethical political conduct, the Committee will investigate the allegation and make appropriate recommendations, including sanctions where necessary.
The Committee’s mandate will also include making recommendations on sustainable measures and reforms to decisively end the practice of inducement and vote buying in the party’s internal electoral processes.
The Party wishes to assure its rank and file, stakeholders and the general public that it remains committed to upholding the highest standard of integrity in its internal electoral processes. Members and supporters are therefore urged to remain calm as the Committee undertakes its work.
Source: Elvisanokye.com