Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu to Run Unopposed in Tamale Central By-Election
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu, will be running unopposed.
Prof. Alidu officially filed his nomination with the Electoral Commission ahead of the by-election, which is set to take place on September 30, 2025. This election was triggered by the unfortunate passing of the sitting MP, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who tragically died in a helicopter crash involving the Ghana Armed Forces near Adansi Brofoyedru in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking during the submission of forms, Anaba Samson, Director of the Tamale Metro Electoral Commission, revealed that at least four other aspirants—representing the All People’s Congress (APC), the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), the People’s National Convention (PNC), and one Independent candidate—had initially shown interest by picking up nomination forms. However, all of them have since withdrawn from the race.
With no other candidates left in the contest, there is growing speculation that the Electoral Commission may formally declare Prof. Alidu the winner on election day.
Report by: Eric Kombat, Tamale
