“That’s quite low,” he said, adding that while low turnout is common in by-elections, the figures he witnessed are concerning. He also referenced a recent High Court ruling that declined to halt the electoral process, paving the way for the by-election to proceed. While conceding that the ethical and moral dimensions of vote buying remain problematic, Anyidoho said distinguishing between inducement and generosity can sometimes be complex. “How do you disaggregate what is vote buying and what is just being nice to people?” he questioned, pointing to reports of motorbikes, television sets, bags of rice and other items allegedly distributed during the primary. Watch the video belowKoku Anyidoho speaks on alleged NDC vote buying in Ayawaso East parliamentary primariesMRA/VPOAyawaso East By-Election: Presiding Officer David Chinery explains voting process

Source: GhanaWeb March 03, 2026 14:20 UTC