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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries kicked off today at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, with the first delegate casting his vote at 9:47 am. The primary election aims to select a candidate to represent the party in the upcoming by-election, necessitated by the tragic death of the late MP, Dr. Muhammed Murtala, in a helicopter crash last month.
Approximately 1,551 delegates are expected to cast their ballots across four designated polling stations. Three voting booths have been set up at each polling station to facilitate a smooth voting process. About 250-400 joint security personnel have been deployed to maintain peace and order at the venue.
Delegates will be issued QR-code-enabled tags linked to their personal details and must present an additional form of identification, such as a voter ID, Ghana Card, or party membership card.
Delegates are prohibited from carrying mobile phones into the voting booth.
Candidates are barred from transporting delegates to the venue or campaigning on the grounds during the exercise.
Deputy National Communications Officer, Gordon Ako Gunn, urged delegates to ensure a peaceful process, emphasizing that “a win in today’s election is a win for the party.” He also advised the winning candidate to exercise humility and avoid acts of intimidation.
