EC Declares NDC’s Prof. Alidu Seidu MP-Elect for Tamale Central

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the Member of Parliament-elect for Tamale Central, after he emerged as the sole candidate in the constituency’s by-election.

The Returning Officer, Muniru Musah, announced the decision in line with Constitutional Instrument (CI) 127, which allows the EC to declare an unopposed candidate duly elected.

“As it stands, only Prof. Alidu Seidu Mahama stands nominated, and according to CI 127, he shall be declared elected,” Mr. Musah stated.

The by-election followed the tragic death of the incumbent MP, Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash in August.

Initially, three candidates, including Prof. Seidu, the People’s National Convention (PNC), and the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), filed to contest. However, both opposing candidates later withdrew. The EC reopened nominations for 10 days, but no fresh contenders emerged, paving the way for Prof. Seidu’s automatic victory without a single vote being cast.

Reacting to the declaration, Ziblim Saaka, the NDC’s Deputy Regional Secretary, expressed gratitude to constituents and promised inclusive, development-focused leadership under the MP-elect.

Prof. Seidu is expected to be sworn into Parliament in the coming days to officially assume his duties.