The Northern Regional Directorate of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued guidelines for the Tamale Central parliamentary primary, which will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
In a statement signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, Director of Elections and IT, voting will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. across four designated polling stations, each with a ballot box for specific electoral areas.
Delegates will be provided with QR-code-enabled tags containing their personal details and must also present an additional form of identification—either a voter ID, Ghana Card, or party membership card.
To maintain order, around 250 joint security officers will be deployed. Observers will remain in designated supporters’ stands unless specially accredited, while candidates may assign four polling agents per ballot box. However, only one agent will be permitted to sign the final collation sheet.
The NDC further stressed that delegates will not be allowed to take mobile phones into the voting booth, and candidates are prohibited from transporting delegates or engaging in campaign activities at the voting centre.
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Polling Station 1: Regional and constituency executives, Agric Mohiyebihi, Gumbihini North, Aboaboo.
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Polling Station 2: Moshi-Zongo, Tishigu, Salamba, ADB, Warizihi, Gumbihini South.
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Polling Station 3: Dakpemfong, Buglanfong, Sabonjida, Victory.
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Polling Station 4: Changli, Choggu West, Dohinaayili, Zogbeli, Lamacara.
Dr. Abukari explained that the measures are designed to guarantee a smooth, transparent, and credible election process, consistent with the NDC’s commitment to fairness and internal democracy.
The by-election was triggered by the tragic death of the sitting MP, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, alongside seven others.
