The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in the Parliament of Ghana has called for the immediate annulment of the party’s parliamentary primaries conducted in the Ayawaso East Constituency, citing widespread allegations of vote buying and electoral misconduct.
In a strongly worded statement dated February 8, 2026, and signed by the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, the caucus expressed grave concern over reports suggesting that the integrity of the just-ended primary election in the constituency had been severely compromised.
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According to the statement, members of the Majority Caucus have taken notice of what they described as widely circulated allegations of vote buying that allegedly characterised the electoral process. The caucus condemned the development, stressing that such practices run contrary to the NDC’s publicly declared commitment to resetting Ghana’s political culture and promoting transparency and accountability.
The caucus revealed that following extensive deliberations, both its core leadership and extended leadership resolved to formally petition the Functional Executive Committee of the NDC to take decisive action to safeguard the party’s credibility.
The Majority Caucus is therefore demanding the immediate cancellation of the Ayawaso East parliamentary primaries. Additionally, the caucus has called for the disqualification and banning of any candidate found to have engaged in vote buying or other unethical electoral practices from participating in any subsequent rerun of the primaries.
The statement emphasised that the NDC cannot afford to compromise on internal democratic standards, particularly at a time when the party is positioning itself as a credible alternative capable of restoring integrity to national governance.
“The NDC Majority Caucus remains committed to restoring integrity to our politics,” the statement stressed, signalling the caucus’ determination to ensure that party internal processes reflect fairness, transparency, and ethical leadership.
The call by the Majority Caucus is expected to intensify political discussions within the NDC as party leadership considers the next course of action regarding the disputed Ayawaso East primaries.
The development also underscores growing concerns within political circles about the role of money in internal party elections and its potential implications for Ghana’s broader democratic processes.
Observers say the stance taken by the NDC Majority Caucus demonstrates a growing push within the party’s parliamentary wing to enforce stricter disciplinary and ethical standards, particularly as Ghana’s political landscape becomes increasingly competitive ahead of future national elections.
