Ayawaso East By-Election: Hajia Amina Adam to Contest as NDC Prepares for Primaries

Hajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Ayawaso East MP Mahama Naser Toure, has officially declared her candidacy for the upcoming parliamentary by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. Her decision follows strong encouragement from constituents and local leaders who wish for her to continue her late husband's legacy. Despite the personal grief she faces, Amina Adam expressed her commitment to serving the community and addressing the needs of her constituents.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is also gearing up for its parliamentary primary elections, which will take place on February 7, 2026. Nomination forms for candidates will be priced at GH¢50,000, with a filing fee of GH¢40,000. This by-election is significant as it reflects the party's efforts to maintain its influence in the Ayawaso East constituency following the loss of its representative.

In related political news, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, a former Tourism Minister, has publicly supported Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's candidacy for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership. Mercer praised Bawumia's vision, competence, and integrity, highlighting his innovative contributions to digitalization and economic reforms, which have garnered support from various party leaders as the NPP prepares for the 2028 elections.