Ayawaso East By-Election Underway Today as Voters Decide Successor to Late MP Mahama Nasser Toure

Polling stations opened across the Ayawaso East Constituency this morning for the keenly anticipated by-election to fill the parliamentary seat left vacant by the death of National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP Mahama Nasser Toure.

The election follows the passing of the sitting MP after a short illness, triggering a contest that has drawn significant attention due to the constituency’s strategic location in the Greater Accra Region and its history of competitive polls.

Five candidates are on the ballot:

Baba Jamal (NDC) — former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria and one-time MP for Akwatia

Baba Ali (NPP) — the New Patriotic Party’s candidate

Umaru Sanda Muhammed (Independent) — a recent defector from the NDC

Ibrahim Iddrisu

David (full name not specified in early reports)

While all aspirants have campaigned vigorously and expressed confidence in victory, a widely circulated pre-election poll by Global InfoAnalytics has projected a commanding lead for Baba Jamal. The survey estimates:

Baba Jamal (NDC) — 75%

Baba Ali (NPP) — second place (exact percentage not detailed but trailing significantly)

Umaru Sanda Muhammed (Independent) — approximately 3%

Ibrahim Iddrisu and David — each below 1%

The poll describes the contest as effectively a two-horse race between the NDC and NPP, with the independent candidate and the two lesser-known aspirants attracting minimal support.

Voting commenced peacefully at 7:00 a.m. across the constituency, with security personnel deployed to maintain order. Turnout figures are being monitored closely, particularly in key polling areas where voter enthusiasm has been visibly high.

The Electoral Commission has assured the public of adequate logistics and materials, while party agents from all five candidates are present at polling stations to observe proceedings.

Results are expected to begin trickling in late this evening and early tomorrow, with the constituency’s returning officer anticipated to declare the winner by Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest, barring any delays or disputes.

The by-election is being watched closely as an early indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the 2028 general elections, particularly in urban Greater Accra constituencies where economic issues, jobs, infrastructure, and cost of living remain dominant concerns.

All eyes are now on Ayawaso East as Ghanaians await the outcome of this important parliamentary contest.