Alleged vote buying: I have reiterated my innocence to the committee – Baba Jamal

The winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency, Baba Jamal, has revealed that he appeared before the committee set up by the party to investigate allegations of widespread vote buying during the February 7 election and asserted his innocence.

This is contained in a press release dated February 9.

“I appeared before the committee chaired by Mr. Kofi Totobi Quakyi to investigate the alleged cases of vote-buying during last Saturday’s primaries held in the Ayawaso East Constituency. I used the opportunity to reiterate my innocence and firmly deny any attempt on my part to induce voters,” Baba Jamal wrote.

The three-member investigation committee is chaired by a former Minister for National Security, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. The committee has been tasked to submit a report with recommendations on February 10.

According to Baba Jamal “Indeed, I have previously contested two primaries in the Ayawaso East Constituency and on both occasions lost to the late Member of Parliament (May Allah grant him Jannah). In each instance, I humbly accepted the outcome in the spirit of party unity and cohesion.
In fact, during the last primaries leading up to the 2024 elections, I secured 309 votes against the winner’s 452 votes.

My growing popularity among our cherished party supporters in the constituency is a result of the initiatives I have undertaken, my integrity, and our shared commitment to securing better representation for Ayawaso East in Parliament.”

He thanked the committee for the opportunity to appear before them and also extended his gratitude to the delegates of the Ayawaso East Constituency for the confidence and trust they have reposed in him to lead the NDC into the by-election slated for March 3.

“I remain driven by our collective desire to bring meaningful development to the constituency and improve the lives of our people,” he stated.