President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency.
In a statement released on Friday, February 7, 2026, the Presidency said the decision was prompted by claims of vote-buying linked to the primaries, in which Mr. Baba Jamal was a candidate.
The President noted that while multiple candidates faced similar allegations, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer at the time.
President Mahama also referred to a public statement by the NDC General Secretary, confirming that the party has initiated its own investigation into the matter.
According to the Presidency, the recall is not intended to interfere with the NDC’s internal processes. Rather, it aims to uphold the high standards expected of public officers and to avoid any perception of misconduct or conflict with the government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.
The recall takes effect immediately, with the Minister for Foreign Affairs instructed to carry out all necessary administrative and diplomatic procedures to enforce the directive.
