Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, has expressed gratitude to Allah, his supporters, and fellow contestants after winning the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso East Constituency.
Speaking after the results were declared on Saturday, February 7, 2026, Baba Jamal described the campaign period as demanding and emotionally taxing for himself, his family, and his supporters.
He credited his victory to the grace of Allah, thanking God for guiding him through what he called a hectic and challenging process. He also extended appreciation to the presidency, members of the media, ministers, parliamentarians, constituents, and especially his campaign team, which ran an intensive campaign within a short two-week period.
Baba Jamal congratulated his fellow aspirants, emphasizing that the outcome was not just a personal win but a victory for the party. “Internal party elections are competitive by nature and must produce a winner,” he said, inviting all contestants to join him in uniting the NDC and working together to secure victory in the upcoming by-election. He added that the contest had brought out the best in him and would strengthen his efforts to retain the seat for the party.
Assuring party members and constituents that his doors remain open to everyone, including those who contested against him, Baba Jamal also thanked his family for enduring weeks of neglect during the campaign period. He concluded by praying for blessings and expressing optimism about working with supporters to bring development to Ayawaso East.
Baba Jamal won the primary with 431 votes, narrowly defeating Hajia Amina Adam, who received 399 votes. Mohammed Ramme secured 88 votes, Dr. Yakubu Azindow had 45 votes, and Mohammed Najib received 1 vote. The closely contested primary drew significant public attention, particularly amid earlier debates over campaign conduct.
With the primary now concluded, Baba Jamal will lead the NDC into the Ayawaso East by-election as the party seeks to retain the seat.
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