The campaign team of Hajia Amina Adam has responded to the controversy surrounding the Ayawaso East NDC primaries, firmly rejecting allegations of vote-buying.

Speaking to Rainbow Radio on February 7, 2026, Ismail Abdul Razak, spokesperson for the aspirant and widow of the late MP, clarified that although money was distributed, it was strictly in the form of “transportation stipends” requested by delegates themselves.

Razak argued that a clear distinction must be made between facilitating a voter’s movement and attempting to buy their conscience with luxury goods.

He pointed to other candidates in the race who reportedly distributed high-value assets to sway the 1,100 delegates.

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“I can assure you that people were given money for transportation and not vote-buying but for those who shared TVs, laptops, Samsung phones, and other items—our candidate did not share such items,” Razak stated.

He further noted that Hajia Amina’s transportation support was actually the lowest amount offered among all contestants, describing it as an "appreciation" for the delegates' time rather than an enticement.

Despite entering the race as a projected frontrunner in several polls, Hajia Amina Adam ultimately secured 399 votes (41%), falling 32 votes short of the recalled High Commissioner, Baba Jamal, who finished as a winner with 431 votes.

Regarding the narrow defeat, Razak maintained a diplomatic tone on behalf of the candidate.

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Hajia Amina Adam intends to accept the results in the interest of party unity.

The defence from Hajia Amina’s camp adds another layer to the ethical debate currently surrounding the Ayawaso East polls.

While Baba Jamal labelled the distribution of 32-inch TVs as a mere "hospitality," and Hajia Amina's camp termed their cash as "transportation," critics like Franklin Cudjoe and Mussa Dankwah continue to argue that both practices undermine the integrity of the NDC’s "Reset Agenda."

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