President Mahama Recalls Baba Jamal Over Alleged Vote-Buying

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The recall follows allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries held today in the Ayawaso East Constituency, in which Baba Jamal was a candidate.

In his directive to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, President Mahama noted that although multiple candidates have been accused of vote-buying, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer involved.

The President also referenced a statement from the NDC General Secretary confirming that the party has begun its internal investigation into the allegations arising from the primaries.

“Without prejudice to ongoing party processes, and strictly in view of the standards expected of public officers, it is necessary to act decisively to preserve the integrity of public office and prevent any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees,” the statement added.

The recall is effective immediately, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs has been instructed to take all necessary administrative and diplomatic measures to implement the directive.

 

 

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