The presidency has rejected a report by the

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The President's wife, Lordina Mahama, was also cited for vote buying after she distributed medical items in the company of party and government officials.

But Presidential Staffer Dr Clement Apaak has condemned the report, saying the distribution of the outboard motors cannot constituency abuse of incumbency.

He told Radio Ghana that the president has a lot of responsibilities, "he has a lot of  engagement, therefore if there is coincident between the two events, what is the basis to conclude that the distribution of outboard motors...amounts to incumbency abuse."

He explained that distribution of the outboard motors is a government policy, adding that it was not distributed for free. He said the beneficiaries will pay for them.

He also called on non-state actors to advocate for changes to the countries laws so as to establish a clear demarcation what a president can do and cannot do in an election.

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he said.

He added,