The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Professor Seidu Alidu, as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tamale Central Constituency.
The declaration was made in Tamale on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 after the close of nominations, confirming that he was the only candidate standing.
At a brief ceremony, the Returning Officer for the constituency, Mr Muniru Musa, explained that three aspirants had initially filed their nominations, including Prof Alidu. But after the deadline, the other two withdrew from the contest.
He said the EC, in line with C.I. 127, reopened nominations for 10 additional days to allow fresh entries. The period ended on Sunday, September 21, 2025, without any new candidate filing.
Quoting the law, Mr Musa said: “If by the time allowed for delivery of nominations, nomination has ended and on the day before the elections only one candidate stands nominated, the candidate shall be declared elected.”
He added: “In view of this, I, Muniru Musa, Returning Officer for the Tamale Central Constituency, working with C.I. 127, hereby declare Professor Alidu Seidu Mahama as the MP-elect for the Tamale Central Constituency.”
The by-election followed the tragic death of sitting MP Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.