Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, is set to file his nomination on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to contest the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Mr Jamal, a former Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has formally declared his intention to enter the race after the sudden death of the Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, who passed away on January 4, 2026, after a brief illness.
Speaking on his decision to contest the by-election, Baba Jamal expressed confidence in his chances, citing his long-standing personal ties with the constituency, which he believes will work in his favour.
“In the coming by-election, I will be contesting to seek the mandate of the people of Ayawaso East to represent them in Parliament,” he said.
“My brothers and sisters, you are aware that I have been working with you on many fronts. This is the time we need to change the narrative and come together to give ourselves a different image,” he added.
Baba Jamal said his decision to contest was driven by sacrifice and a strong belief in collective progress.
“I have sacrificed to contest this election because I believe that together, we can change the narrative,” he said.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set the by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
