“Service over wealth”: Baba Jamal explains motivation after Ayawaso East by-election win
5th March 2026
Newly elected Ayawaso East MP Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed says his entry into the by-election race was inspired by a desire to serve people rather than pursue personal benefits.
Speaking to journalists after casting his vote at the Alhaji Iddrisu House 2 polling station on Tuesday, March 3, the candidate of the National Democratic Congress emphasised that his political ambition is rooted in public service.
“I am not driven by material wealth. My motivation is to serve humanity, and that is why I have stepped forward to represent my people,” he said.
Drawing on his previous experience as Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Jamal expressed confidence that he could deliver meaningful development to residents of Ayawaso East if given the mandate.
“I served before in Akwatia, and I believe I can perform even better here in Ayawaso East,” he noted, adding that the voting process had been peaceful and fair at the time he spoke.
He also encouraged constituents to unite behind what he described as a fresh direction for the constituency, while acknowledging that the final outcome ultimately rests with God.
“As I always say, God appoints leaders. The final percentage of votes will be determined by Allah. We have prayed for a strong showing, but it is Allah who decides,” he stated.
When ballots were counted after the close of polls on March 3, Jamal emerged as the clear winner of the by-election with 10,884 votes.
His main rival, Baba Ali Yusif of the New Patriotic Party, secured 4,009 votes. Independent candidate Mohammed Umar Sanda received 1,885 votes, while David Kanor polled 104 votes. Ibrahim Iddrisu of the Liberal Party of Ghana recorded 43 votes.