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.
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.