Ghana’s government has recalled High Commissioner Mohammed Ahmed from Nigeria amid allegations of voter inducement during his party’s parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East Constituency.
Mohammed Ahmed
President John Mahama ordered the immediate action on February 7, 2026, directing the Foreign Affairs Ministry to handle diplomatic processes.
Allegations Stem from NDC Primary
Ahmed, a contestant in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary for a by-election after the MP’s death, won the highest votes despite reports of TVs and foodstuffs distributed to delegates. Opponents labeled these as vote-buying, though Ahmed called them goodwill gestures. The recall upholds ethical standards for public officers and addresses potential breaches of Ghana’s Code of Conduct for political appointees, per the presidency.
NDC Launches Internal Probe
The NDC announced an investigation into inducement claims and irregularities to safeguard its democratic processes. The move, while not prejudging the probe, avoids perceptions of impropriety for serving officials active in politics. Nigeria-Ghana ties remain stable despite the rare diplomatic recall.
