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More than 40,000 registered voters in Ayawaso East are casting their ballots today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to elect a new Member of Parliament in a closely watched by-election.
The poll was necessitated by the death of the constituency’s MP, , in January 2026, which left the parliamentary seat vacant.
Following internal primaries, the (NPP) selected Baba Ali as its candidate, while the (NDC) picked former High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, to contest the seat.
The (EC) has assured residents of a smooth, transparent, and orderly voting process.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, March 2, the EC’s Director of Research, Fred Tetteh, said all necessary measures had been put in place to ensure a credible election. He cautioned against unlawful acts, particularly vote-buying, stressing that any proven case of electoral malpractice would attract sanctions.
“This by-election, which is a parliamentary type of election, is first-past-the-post. So, one vote can make a difference, so when it is proven that a fraudulent activity took place, then the commission will make a decision,” he said.
Security personnel have been deployed to polling stations across the constituency to maintain law and order throughout the voting process.
The outcome of the by-election is expected to influence the political balance in the constituency as both major parties seek to secure the seat.
