The Northern Regional Directorate of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has finalized arrangements for the Tamale Central parliamentary primary, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
According to a notice signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, voting will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. across four designated polling stations, each serving specific electoral areas. Delegates must present QR-code-enabled tags and valid identification, such as a voter ID, Ghana Card, or party membership card.
The notice further indicated that, security will be tight, with 250 joint officers deployed.
However, observers are restricted to the supporters’ stands and require prior approval for inner perimeter access, as mobile phones are banned in voting booths, and candidates are prohibited from transporting delegates or campaigning at the venue.
The notice by Dr. Abukari added that, each candidate may assign four agents per ballot box, with only one authorized to sign the final collation sheet, with two accredited representatives per candidate allowed within the inner perimeter.
The primaries follows the tragic death of sitting MP Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
The NDC says the measures aim to ensure a smooth, transparent, and credible process.
