The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has stated that the party cannot go beyond issuing reprimands to individuals accused of offering inducements during its recent internal elections.

He explained that unless the party assumes the role of a state institution, its disciplinary measures remain confined to what is provided in its constitution.

Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Gbande addressed allegations that some aspirants distributed items such as television sets and cash to delegates during the NDC’s primaries held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

While admitting that the conduct ascribed to the party was inappropriate, he argued that it was not formally classified as a constitutional violation under the NDC’s internal regulations.

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“The description of what has transpired to us constituted an inappropriate conduct,” he stated.

He further noted that if the matter had been explicitly captured as an offence under the party’s constitution, it would have attracted a different level of disciplinary response.

“Because, again, if it was captured in our constitution, I’m sure that it would have been given a different description,” he said.

Gbande’s remarks follow criticisms from some quarters who have argued that the party’s response has been insufficient, despite acknowledging the alleged misconduct.

The issue has reignited discussions about internal accountability mechanisms within political parties and the broader fight against vote-buying in Ghana’s democratic processes.

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