Voting has ended in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ayawaso East parliamentary primary, with sorting and counting of ballots currently underway at the Nima Cluster of Schools.
The election, held to select the party’s candidate for the March 3, 2026, by-election, attracted over 1,100 delegates expected to cast their votes.
Polling began at 9:00 a.m. and officially closed at 4:00 p.m., after which electoral officials immediately commenced the counting process. The results are expected to be announced later today.
Five candidates are contesting for the NDC’s nomination following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Naser Toure. The aspirants are Mohammed Ramne (Constituency Chairman), Hajia Amina Adam (widow of the late MP), Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed (High Commissioner to Nigeria), Dr. Yakubu Azindow (Political Scientist), and Najib Mohammed Sani.
A strong police presence has been deployed at the venue to maintain law and order, as delegates and supporters closely monitor the sorting and counting process.
The primary is considered critical, given the NDC’s longstanding dominance in Ayawaso East, positioning the winner as a strong favourite heading into the by-election.
All five contenders have expressed optimism about their chances, with supporters eagerly anticipating the outcome.
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