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Six aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary ahead of the Ayawaso East by-election, scheduled for March 3, 2026.
The move comes as the party seeks to elect a new candidate to replace the late Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, who passed away on January 4, 2026 after a short illness, rendering the seat vacant under constitutional provisions.
The aspirants who picked forms on January 24, 2026, include Mohammed Ramne, Mohammed Abdul Salam, Yakubu Azindow, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, Najib Mohammed Sani, and Amina Adam, the widow of the late MP.
Party officials have encouraged aspirants to return their completed forms by January 27, 2026, after which vetting will take place ahead of the primary slated for February 7, 2026.
Amina Adam’s entry into the race has drawn significant attention, with grassroots supporters and some party stakeholders urging her to continue the legacy of her late husband’s service to the constituency.
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana officially set the by-election date of March 3, 2026, in line with Article 112(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates a by-election when a parliamentary seat becomes vacant.
Nomination forms for prospective candidates will be received by the EC from February 9 to February 11, 2026, with specific timelines and requirements outlined for submission and compliance.
Ayawaso East has historically been an NDC stronghold, delivering decisive victories for the party in previous elections. In the 2024 parliamentary polls, the late MP, Mahama Naser Toure, won with over 70% of the valid votes cast.
In a related electoral development, the Supreme Court of Ghana has been handling high-profile litigation over the Kpandai parliamentary election rerun.
The apex court ordered a suspension of preparations for the rerun of the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election, intervening in a legal dispute over the High Court’s annulment of that election and order for a fresh poll.
The case has raised constitutional questions and attracted attention from major political parties seeking resolution.
The unfolding events in Ayawaso East and Kpandai underline heightened political activity and legal scrutiny in Ghana’s electoral landscape as the nation approaches a series of significant polls.
