{"id":112555,"date":"2026-01-25T00:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T00:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112555"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T00:26:00","slug":"widow-ambassador-and-4-others-square-off-for-ayawaso-east-ndc-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112555","title":{"rendered":"Widow, ambassador, and 4 others square off for Ayawaso East NDC primary"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The race to succeed the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has officially ignited as six high-profile candidates, including the late MP\u2019s widow, Hajia Amina Adam, picked up nomination forms to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primary.<\/p>\n

The seat became vacant following the sudden demise of Mr. Naser Toure in early January 2026, triggering a by-election scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. <\/p>\n

For the NDC, Ayawaso East is more than a constituency\u2014it is an impenetrable Zongo fortress that has never fallen to the opposition since the 1992 democratic transition.<\/p>\n

Hajia Amina Adam\u2019s entry into the race has sent ripples through the Nima and Maamobi corridors.<\/p>\n

While some view her candidacy through the lens of a sympathy vote, her aides insist her move is purely mission-driven.<\/p>\n

According to her team, the decision was not a personal ambition but a response to overwhelming pressure from community elders and women\u2019s groups who wished to see her continue her late husband\u2019s social interventions. <\/p>\n

She is positioning herself as a servant of the people, aiming to leverage her intimate knowledge of the constituency\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

Facing off against the widow is a political heavyweight, Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed. Currently serving as Ghana\u2019s Ambassador to Nigeria, the veteran politician and legal practitioner is framing his run as a return to his roots.<\/p>\n

Despite his famous historical ties to the Akwatia constituency, Baba Jamal reminded supporters that he was born and raised in Nima.<\/p>\n

In the 2024 NDC primary, he gave the late Naser Toure a run for his money, polling 525 votes against the incumbent\u2019s 675.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is true, by God\u2019s grace, I will contest in the Ayawaso East constituency by-election. I see it as a call to come and serve the good people of Ayawaso East,\u201d he stated on Asempa FM\u2019s Ekosiisen.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The NDC Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie<\/strong>, confirmed that five other male aspirants are also in the hunt:<\/p>\n