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EC sets September 30 for Tamale Central by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a by-election will take place in the Tamale Central Constituency on Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
The Commission explained that the election has become necessary following the death of the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim.
In a statement signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, the Commission said nominations for the election will be received from Monday, 8th September to Wednesday, 10th September 2025, at the Tamale Metropolitan Office of the Commission.
The nominations will be accepted between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm each day.
The EC noted that interested candidates are required to download the nomination forms from its website (www.ec.gov.gh) starting from Tuesday, 19th August until 10th September 2025.
It noted that completed forms can be submitted personally by the candidate or delivered on their behalf by their proposer or seconder.
According to the Commission, each form must be supported by two registered voters as proposer and seconder, as well as 18 other registered voters from the constituency.
it said candidates are also required to submit two recent passport-size photographs with a red background, showing their full face and ears.
The commission set filing fee for candidates at GH¢10,000. However, female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay a reduced fee of GH¢7,500.
The EC urged the public to take note of the arrangements and assured that the by-election will be conducted in line with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on January 27, 2026, promoted seventeen police officers in recognition of their outstanding professionalism and dedication in the discharge of their duties.
The promotions were awarded to officers who played key roles in separate operations that led to the interception ten(10) wrapped slaps of substances suspected to be cocaine, a narcotic with an estimated value of GHC 1,032.650.00 and sacks of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at in the Volta Region, as well as the recovery of AK 47 rifle, a pump action gun and eight live AAA ammunition during a routine patrol operation in Jacobu.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their elevation and commended them for upholding the core values of the Service through discipline, courage, and professionalism.
IGP Yohuno urged the promoted officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working diligently, assuring them that excellence and integrity remain the basis for recognition and promotion within the Ghana Police Service.
The DOYA Foundation, a non-profit humanitarian organization, has been launched with a mandate to support vulnerable populations and promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners.
The Foundation aims to address challenges linked to poverty, incarceration and social exclusion through humanitarian assistance, community empowerment and justice-linked interventions.
Founder Degraft Oppong said the organization was established to offer hope and practical support to people struggling to reintegrate into society.
“We believe that no one should be permanently defined by poverty or imprisonment.
The DOYA Foundation exists to restore dignity and give people a real chance to rebuild their lives,” he said.
The organization says its programs will include emergency relief, healthcare and educational support for vulnerable groups, as well as skills training, counseling and post-release support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons.
The Foundation will also engage families, communities and key stakeholders to promote social acceptance and long-term reintegration.
