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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 Director of the Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe good hygiene during the flooding and rainy season to prevent a cholera outbreak.
According to him, although flooding in some parts of the country has subsided, the risk of cholera remains because the conditions that promote the spread of the disease still exist.
“The risk of cholera still exists,” Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe said, explaining that cholera is closely linked to unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation.
Speaking on 3 FM on Thursday, he cautioned the public against becoming complacent a few days or weeks after the floods, stressing that people should continue to be careful about the food they eat and the water they drink.
“I want to urge Ghanaians to be careful what we eat and drink. Let’s not assume that because the flood came last week, we can lower our guard,” he said.
Dr. Asiedu-Bekoe noted that countries with access to safe drinking water and proper sanitation have largely eliminated cholera, adding that Ghana still has challenges in those areas.
He therefore advised the public to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, especially by washing their hands regularly with soap and clean water.
According to him, handwashing remains the most effective and affordable way to reduce the spread of cholera and other infectious diseases.
“The most cost-effective intervention is handwashing with soap and water,” he said.
According to him “That does not depend on whether there are floods or not. Make sure you wash your hands regularly with soap and water.”
He called on Ghanaians to maintain clean surroundings and practise proper sanitation to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Supreme Court has dismissed all four suits challenging the removal of Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office as Chief Justice.
The court delivered its rulings earlier this morning, ending the legal challenge at the domestic level.
This follows last week’s judgement by the ECOWAS Court, which also rejected applications seeking to overturn Justice Torkonoo’s removal.
Each of the four cases filed at the Supreme Court argued against the processes that led to Justice Torkonoo’s exit. The court, however, found no legal basis to grant relief and dismissed each application in its entirety.
In a brief statement by the Deputy Attorney-General Jusrice Srem-Sai after the rulings, he expressed appreciation to the legal team.
“Gratitude to our team of State Attorneys and members of staff,” he posted on Facebook, acknowledging their role in defending the state’s position through both ECOWAS and Supreme Court proceedings.
Background
Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was removed from office as Chief Justice following proceedings initiated earlier this year.
The move triggered multiple legal challenges, including four separate suits at the Supreme Court and petitions before the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Both courts have now ruled against the challengers.
Last week, the ECOWAS Court dismissed the regional applications, and this morning’s Supreme Court decision closes the matter in Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
