In a decisive victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed has won the parliamentary by‑election for the Ayawaso East Constituency, securing 10,884 votes — 63 % of valid ballots. The election was held on March 3, 2026, in Greater Accra, with several candidates contesting to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Naser Toure Mahama.
What Happened at the Polls?
Out of roughly 50,000 registered voters, 16,928 participated in the election. Jamal, representing the NDC, comfortably defeated his closest rival, Baba Ali Yusif of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 4,009 votes — 23 % of the total.
Election Highlights and Context
The contest featured additional candidates, including Independents Mohammed Umar Sanda and David Kunor, and Ibrahim Iddrisu of the Liberal Party of Ghana. Despite low turnout, the process was widely described as peaceful and orderly by election observers.
Political Implications
Political analysts suggest that the NDC’s strong performance reinforces its dominance in traditional strongholds and could signal broader voter sentiments ahead of upcoming national polls. Calls for higher by‑election turnout were also raised by political scientists concerned about voter engagement levels.
