The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to conduct a transparent and credible parliamentary primary in Ghana’s Tamale Central Constituency this weekend, following the death of sitting Member of Parliament Alhaji Murtala Muhammed in a helicopter crash.
Dr. Arnold Mashud, the NDC’s Northern Regional Director of Elections, said the party views Saturday’s by-election as an opportunity to reset the standard for internal electoral processes.
“We are fully committed to delivering a free, fair, and credible election,” Dr. Mashud said in an interview with Channel One Newsroom. “This is about more than selecting a candidate—it’s about strengthening party unity and setting a new benchmark for how we manage elections.”
The primary, which will be held at the Alhaji Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, has drawn a crowded field of twelve aspirants, including three women.
In response to security concerns, authorities are ramping up enforcement efforts. The Northern Regional Police Command said approximately 400 officers will be deployed to the venue to ensure safety and maintain order throughout the voting process.
“Our focus is to provide a secure environment that allows for a peaceful and orderly election,” said DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, the region’s police commander.
