The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared that Mr. Umar Sanda has automatically forfeited his membership of the party after deciding to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Ayawaso East Constituency by-election.
In a letter dated February 17, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC stated that Mr. Sanda’s decision to run independently in the March 3, 2026 by-election contravenes the party’s constitution and its collective decision to field a duly and democratically elected candidate.
The letter noted that by breaking ranks and contesting against the officially endorsed NDC candidate, Mr. Sanda had, in accordance with the provisions of the party’s constitution, automatically forfeited his membership with immediate effect.
The party further cautioned him against using its name, logo, colours, insignia, symbols, or any other intellectual property or paraphernalia associated with the NDC in the course of his campaign or any related political activity.
The Ayawaso East by-election is scheduled to take place on March 3, 2026.
