The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reportedly decided to maintain Mohammed Baba Jamal as its parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso East by-election, despite allegations of vote-buying that surfaced during the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7.
The allegations, which gained traction shortly after the primary, prompted internal discussions within the party and calls from some quarters for investigations and possible sanctions. However, party sources indicate that the NDC has opted to stand by Baba Jamal as its candidate while internal processes address the concerns raised.
Baba Jamal has publicly denied engaging in any vote-buying or electoral malpractice and has pledged his full cooperation with any probe initiated by the party. He has maintained that his victory reflects the confidence party delegates have in his leadership and vision for the constituency.
The decision to keep Baba Jamal as the candidate comes at a sensitive time for the NDC, as the party seeks to project internal discipline and credibility ahead of the by-election. Ayawaso East remains a politically significant constituency, and the outcome of the polls is expected to have broader implications for party strength and momentum.
As preparations for the by-election continue, attention is likely to remain focused on how the NDC manages the allegations internally while mobilising support on the ground for its candidate.
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