THE Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that a by-election will take place in the Tamale Central Constituency on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
The Commission explained that the by-election has become necessary following the death of the Member of Parliament for the area, Dr Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim.
In a statement signed by the EC Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa, the Commission said nominations for the election will be received from Monday, September 8, to Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Tamale Metropolitan Office of the Commission.
The nominations will be accepted between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm each day.
The EC noted that interested candidates were required to download the nomination forms from its website (www. ec.gov.gh) starting from Tuesday, August 19, until September 10, 2025.
It noted that completed forms could be submitted personally by the candidate or delivered on their behalf by their proposer or seconder.
According to the Commission, each form must be supported by two registered voters as proposer and seconder, as well as 18 other registered voters from the constituency.
It said candidates were also required to submit two recent passport-size photographs with a red background, showing their full face and ears.
The commission set filing fee for candidates at GH¢10,000. However, female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay a reduced fee of GH¢7,500.
The EC urged the public to take note of the arrangements and assured that the by-election will be conducted in line with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
BY JACOB AGGREY