Monday, February 9, 2026 - The Government of Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election in Ghana.
The recall was ordered by President John Mahama and
announced in a presidential statement issued on Saturday.
According to the statement, the directive took immediate
effect, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructed to carry out the
necessary diplomatic and administrative processes.
The decision was connected to allegations of voter
inducement and vote-buying during the National Democratic Congress
parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency.
Ahmed, who was serving as Ghana’s envoy to Nigeria at the
time, was also a contestant in the primary election.
Reports from the primary indicated that items such as
television sets and foodstuffs were distributed to delegates, actions that
opponents and observers described as inducements. He has, however, maintained
that the items were gestures of goodwill and not intended to influence voting.
Explaining the recall, the Presidency said, “The move was
necessary to uphold the ethical standards expected of public officers and to
avoid any perception of impropriety.”
The government also cited concerns over a possible breach of
Ghana’s Code of Conduct for political appointees, which regulates the political
activities of serving officials.
“The Ayawaso East primary was organised to select the NDC’s
candidate for a parliamentary by-election following the death of the sitting
member of parliament.
“Ahmed emerged as the winner of the contest, securing the
highest number of votes among the aspirants,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the NDC has announced an internal investigation
into allegations of inducement and other irregularities during the primary
election.
Party officials said the probe was aimed at protecting the
integrity of the party’s internal democratic processes.
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