President John Dramani Mahama has directed 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 announced in a press statement signed by the Minister of Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Saturday, February 7. It follows Baba Jamal’s participation in—and victory at—the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency.
In the tightly contested primary, Baba Jamal secured 431 votes to defeat Hajia Amina Adam, who garnered 399 votes. The election attracted significant public attention amid allegations of vote inducement involving multiple aspirants.
According to the President, Baba Jamal was the only serving public officer among the candidates implicated in the allegations. While the NDC has initiated its own internal investigations, President Mahama stressed that immediate action was required to protect the integrity of public office and ensure strict adherence to the Government’s Code of Conduct for Political Appointees.
The recall takes effect immediately. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been directed to undertake all necessary administrative and diplomatic steps to give effect to the President’s decision.
