President Mahama Orders Recall President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, from his diplomatic post.
The directive, dated February 7, 2026, was issued following allegations of voter inducement during the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primaries held in the Ayawaso East Constituency. Mr. Baba Jamal was among the candidates who contested in the primaries.
According to a statement from the Presidency, while allegations of vote-buying were made against multiple aspirants, Mr. Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among them.
Read also: President John Dramani Mahama Participates in World Governments Summit in Dubai
As such, the President deemed it necessary to act in line with the standards of conduct expected of public office holders.
The President also took note of a public statement by the General Secretary of the NDC indicating that the party has initiated its own internal investigations into the matter.
However, without prejudice to those internal processes, the President stressed the need to preserve the integrity of public office and avoid any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.
The recall takes effect immediately, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to undertake all necessary administrative and diplomatic steps to implement the decision.
Also read: Police Arrest Two Suspects for Alleged Drug Possession in Tarkwa, Recover GH¢2,001
The statement was signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications.