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Ayawaso East by-election: NPP vows not to participate in vote-buying
March 3, 2026
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Ayawaso East by-election: NPP vows not to participate in vote-buying

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Key Points

  • The NPP's National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, stated the party will not resort to vote-buying in the Ayawaso East by-election.
  • Mustapha accused the NDC candidate, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, of engaging in vote-buying during his party's constituency primary.
  • The NPP emphasizes offering principled leadership and prioritizing long-term interests over material inducements like motorbikes or cash.
  • A Global InfoAnalytics poll projects a strong lead for the NDC candidate (75%) over the NPP candidate (21%) in the by-election.
  • The by-election is being held to elect a new Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East following the death of the incumbent MP.

Why This Matters

This article highlights critical issues of electoral integrity and campaign ethics in Ghana, particularly the contentious practice of vote-buying. The outcome of this by-election, and the discourse surrounding it, reflects on the health of Ghana's democracy and could influence future political strategies and voter expectations.

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