{"id":91232,"date":"2025-08-25T05:04:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91232"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:04:24","slug":"ndc-confirms-readiness-for-tamale-central-by-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=91232","title":{"rendered":"NDC confirms readiness for Tamale Central by-election"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its full preparedness for the forthcoming by-election in the Tamale Central constituency, scheduled for October 30, after the close of nominations for prospective parliamentary aspirants.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Channel One TV on Sunday, 24 August, the party\u2019s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, assured that all arrangements were proceeding according to plan and in line with the party\u2019s internal procedures.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are ready for the 30 October by-election in Tamale Central. As of today, nominations for aspirants have officially closed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He noted that the next stage would take place on Thursday, August 28, when individuals who had picked nomination forms would be required to submit them formally.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will now wait until Thursday, 28 August, to see who submits their forms to validate their intention to contest,\u201d Mr Tanko-Computer explained.<\/p>\n

Following submissions, the party will hold its vetting exercise on 31 August to evaluate the eligibility, competence and commitment of aspirants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vetting on 31 August will enable us to assess their qualifications, capabilities, and fidelity to both the NDC constitution and the national constitution,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Tamale Central by-election was necessitated by a vacancy in the seat, and political watchers anticipate a competitive race.<\/p>\n

However, the NDC has expressed confidence in retaining the constituency, stressing that its priority is to ensure a transparent and credible selection process.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, two of the 14 individuals who initially picked nomination forms have withdrawn from the contest, citing personal reasons and the high number of contestants.<\/p>\n

This leaves 12 aspirants expected to file nominations to vie for the party\u2019s ticket in the upcoming by-election.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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