Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama
Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama, a lecturer of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has been elected as the parliamentary candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tamale Central Constituency.
In the primary election, Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama secured 840 votes, beating his closest contender, Lawyer Abdul Hanan Abdul Rahaman Gundadoo, who polled 536 votes, with Seidu Mohammed (Fiter), a lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS) garnering 44 votes.
Other candidates include Mariama Naama Salifu, who polled 5 votes; Dr. Rahaman Abdul Rashid, 9 votes; Dr. Aliu Abdul Hamid, 23 votes; Prof. Razak Abubakari, 4 votes; Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba, 10 votes; Hajia Muliaka Sualisu, 3 votes; Lawyer Sadat Haruna Alhassan, 9 votes; Alhassan Osman, 7 votes; and Hajia Shamima Yakubu, 5 votes.
After the counting of votes, the Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Bismark Nteh, declared Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama the winner.
In his victory speech, Prof. Mahama thanked his fellow candidates for conducting a peaceful campaign, which ensured that the primary was conducted successfully without any violence.
He called for unity among the candidates and party supporters to ensure the NDC retains the seat.
“It’s important that we maintain this spirit of reconciliation and work together as a party to secure victory for the NDC,” he stated.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled the Tamale Central Constituency by-election for September 30, 2025, following the passing of the former Member of Parliament (MP), Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who was one of the eight victims of the tragic Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash near Adansi Brofoyedru in the Ashanti Region.
A statement from EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, indicated that nominations will be accepted at the Tamale Metropolitan Office of the Commission from September 8 to 10, 2025, between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm each day.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not contest the upcoming Tamale Central parliamentary by-election to replace the late Alhaji Dr. Murtala Muhammed.
FROM Eric Kombat, Tamale