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Prof. Alidu Seidu wins NDC Tamale Central primaries
Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana Legon, Prof. Alidu Seidu has won the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central constituency with a landslide victory.
The elections, supervised by the party’s Elections and IT Directorate in the Northern Region, saw Prof. Seidu poll 840 votes out of the total valid ballots cast.
His closest contender, Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman, secured 536 votes.
The other aspirants could not make significant gains, with Dr. Seidu Fiter obtaining 44 votes, Aliu Abdul-Hamid 23 votes, and the rest recording fewer than 10 votes each.
In all, 1,500 ballots were cast, with 6 ballots rejected and 7 spoilt ballots recorded.
The results were signed and declared by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, NDC Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) held parliamentary primaries in Tamale Central to choose a candidate for the upcoming by-election following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Dr. Mohammed, who also served as Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, tragically died in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District on August 6, 2025, alongside seven others.
His passing left the Tamale Central seat vacant, as required by Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The Electoral Commission has scheduled the by-election for September 30, 2025. While the NDC moved quickly to open nominations and vet aspirants, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced it would not contest the seat, citing the need to respect the somber circumstances and promote national unity.
The NDC therefore organized the September 6 primaries to elect a candidate to represent the party in the by-election.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Police arrest Kwame Baffoe for offensive conduct
The Ghana Police Service has on Monday, September 8, 2025, arrested Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace.
Police said in a statement that Mr. Baffoe was picked up earlier in the day and is currently in custody.
He is expected to be put before court in the coming days.
Details of the incident leading to his arrest have not yet been disclosed, but the Police assured the public that due process will be followed.
Mr. Baffoe, a known political figure, has previously been in the news for controversial comments and public exchanges.
His latest arrest has already attracted public attention, with many awaiting the outcome of the case.
The Police Service reminded the public of its commitment to maintaining law and order and cautioned individuals to avoid conduct that could disturb the peace.
By: Jacob Aggre
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President Mahama to hold first media encounter of his second term
President John Dramani Mahama will host a Presidential Media Encounter on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
The event is scheduled to place at The Presidency at 8:00pm.
The encounter will provide a unique platform for President Mahama to engage the Ghanaian people through the media, on pressing national issues, his Resetting Ghana Agenda, policies and ongoing projects
It will also offer an opportunity for journalists to pose questions directly to the President on a wide
range of subjects affecting the nation.
Participation will be strictly by accreditation
The Presidency looks forward to a productive and engaging session with the media
