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NDC Launches Investigation into Vote-Buying Allegations

2/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) launched an investigation into alleged vote-buying at the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries on February 7, 2026.
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC General Secretary, condemned the bribery as a violation of the party's core values.
The NDC said it would act swiftly against any guilty candidates and warned that future incidents could carry severe sanctions, including cancellation of elections.

History

Historical Context

Ghana's transition to multi-party democracy in 1992, marked by the establishment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), aimed to combat corruption amid widespread public demand for transparency. Despite initial electoral reforms, challenges persist, as evidenced by recent investigations into vote-buying during the Ayawaso East primaries, highlighting ongoing concerns about electoral integrity and the need for the NDC to restore public trust.

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Story summary

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) launched an investigation into alleged vote-buying at the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries on February 7, 2026.
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC General Secretary, condemned the bribery as a violation of the party's core values.
The NDC said it would act swiftly against any guilty candidates and warned that future incidents could carry severe sanctions, including cancellation of elections.

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