EC reopens nominations for Tamale Central by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for the Tamale Central by-election following the withdrawal of two out of the three candidates who filed to contest initially.
In a statement issued on Friday, September 12, 2025, the Commission cited Article 50(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires a fresh nomination process when more than one candidate is nominated but only one remains before election day.
As a result, a new 10-day nomination window has been opened from September 12 to September 21, 2025. Nomination forms will be received at the Tamale Metropolitan Office of the Commission between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Prospective candidates can download the nomination forms from the EC’s website (www.ec.gov.gh). Each completed form must be endorsed by a proposer, a seconder, and 18 registered voters from the constituency. Candidates are also required to submit two recent passport-sized photographs with a red background.
The filing fee is set at GH¢10,000 per candidate. However, female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will benefit from a reduced fee of GH¢7,500. All forms must be submitted in quadruplicate.
The Commission urged the public and all interested stakeholders to take note and comply with the updated nomination guidelines.
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