Police have arrested Odeneho Kwaku Appiah. He is a candidate hoping to become the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman. The arrest happened during the party's regional delegates conference.
The Ghana Police Service arrested Mr. Appiah. The reason for his arrest is alleged vote-buying. This practice involves offering money or gifts to voters.
Vote-buying is against election rules. It aims to unfairly influence the outcome of elections. The police are investigating the allegations.
Mr. Appiah was a leading contender for the position. The regional chairmanship election is an important internal party process.
The incident occurred in the Ashanti Region. This is a key region for the New Patriotic Party.
The police did not immediately release further details. Investigations are continuing into the matter.