The Office of the Special Prosecutor (Osp) has tightened its grip on electoral integrity, launching a full-scale investigation into alleged vote-buying and selling during the recently held New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries.
In a public notice issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the OSP confirmed it is scrutinizing the NPP presidential primary conducted on January 31, 2026, and the NDC parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency held just yesterday, February 7.
The anti-graft body stated that the investigations are centered on “allegations of vote buying, vote selling, and the sources of funding” used to facilitate these suspected corrupt practices.
According to the statement, the OSP deployed officers for real-time monitoring during the Ayawaso East primary following intelligence reports of electoral malpractice and intimidation.
The probe has taken a more serious turn following an alleged physical confrontation. The OSP revealed that during the NDC primary in Ayawaso East, one of the candidates, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, reportedly abetted individuals to attack an authorized officer of the Office who was performing investigative duties.
“Consequently, the OSP has opened further investigation into the assault of an authorised officer of the OSP in the performance of his functions,” the statement read.
Reminding the public and political actors of the legal implications of their actions, the Office emphasized that corrupt practices tied to elections are criminal offenses under Ghanaian law.
“The law prohibits corrupt acts in relation to public elections. It is a serious offence to engage in vote buying, vote selling, intimidation, threats of violence, and acts of violence,” the OSP cautioned.
The Office reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity of the country’s electoral process, noting that investigations are ongoing and that legal action will be taken where evidence warrants prosecution.
