President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Jamal, from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.
The directive was conveyed in a press statement issued on Saturday, February 7, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
The decision follows Baba Jamal’s participation in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency, in which he emerged the winner.
Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat Hajia Amina Adam, who garnered 399 votes, in a closely contested primary that attracted widespread public attention.
The statement explained that although allegations of vote inducement were levelled against several aspirants during the primaries, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer involved in the contest.
President Mahama noted that while the NDC has commenced its own internal investigations, swift action was necessary to safeguard the integrity of public office and ensure compliance with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.
“Strictly in view of the standards of conduct expected of public officers, the President considers it necessary to act decisively to preserve the integrity of public office and to avoid any perception of impropriety or conflict with the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees,” the Presidency noted.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
