Accra, Ghana — Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate in the Ayawaso East by‑election, has cast his ballot and urged for peace and calm as constituents vote to elect a new Member of Parliament. The election — taking place on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 — was triggered by the death of the late MP Mahama Naser Toure in January.
Baba Jamal, who was Ghana’s former High Commissioner to Nigeria before being recalled to contest the by‑election, voted at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station on Tuesday morning. After casting his vote, he spoke briefly to the press and expressed his gratitude to his supporters and journalists covering the election.
“Finally, I have voted at my polling station. I am very grateful to all of you for your participation and coverage,” Baba Jamal said, describing his journey from primaries to election day as “not easy” but guided by divine support.
He commended the Ghana Police Service for maintaining order at the polls and noted that his visits to more than 25 polling stations revealed a very peaceful process so far. He also acknowledged what appeared to be low voter turnout in the early hours of voting, attributing it to the fact that many residents — being predominantly Muslim — were observing Ramadan fasting.
“We want to see a peaceful process, a peaceful election,” Baba Jamal said, stressing that he prayed for a calm and orderly electoral exercise. “It is God who makes kings; my prayer is that if God decides my fate, He will remember me in His blessings and grant me the opportunity to lead the people of East Ayawaso.”
Baba Jamal also reiterated that his motivation for entering politics is rooted in a desire to serve the people rather than personal gain, affirming his commitment to the constituency’s development if elected.
Ahead of polling, the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) assured that all preparations were in place for a free, fair, and transparent election, with logistical arrangements completed and personnel deployed across polling centres. The EC called on voters and political parties to uphold peace and respect the integrity of the electoral process.
Voting is underway across more than 113 polling stations in the Ayawaso East Constituency, where tens of thousands of registered voters are participating in the contest that has drawn significant public interest. Observers have reported well‑managed polling stations and a generally peaceful atmosphere at the start of the election day.
