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The Pathfinder
Monday, February 9, 2026
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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 takes immediate effect, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructed to initiate all necessary diplomatic and administrative procedures.
The decision is connected to allegations of voter inducement and vote-buying during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 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 exercise alleged that items such as television sets and foodstuffs were distributed to delegates—actions that opponents and election observers described as inducements.
However, Ahmed has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that the items were gestures of goodwill and not intended to influence voting.
Explaining the decision, the Presidency stated: “The recall 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 public 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. Despite the controversy, Ahmed emerged winner of the contest, polling the highest number of votes among the aspirants.
Meanwhile, the NDC has announced the launch of an internal investigation into allegations of inducement and other irregularities during the primary election. Party officials said the probe is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the party’s internal democratic processes.
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