NDC releases guidelines, timetable for Tamale Central by-election primaries

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Accra, August 20, 2025 — The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released guidelines and a timetable for its upcoming parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency, following the declaration of a by-election in the area.

According to a statement signed by the Party’s General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the arrangements are aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and orderliness in the selection of the party’s parliamentary candidate for the impending by-election in the Northern Region.

The statement indicated that nomination forms will be available at the NDC’s Northern Regional Office, where completed forms are also to be submitted.

A certified copy of the delegates list will be made available to all aspirants after the vetting process.

The Party has pegged the Nomination Form Fee at GHC 5,000 and the Filing Fee at GHC 40,000, both of which are to be paid in cash directly into the Party’s official bank account at UMB, Adabraka branch.

In a bid to encourage inclusivity, the NDC announced a 50% concession on the filing fee for female aspirants and persons living with disabilities.

The official timetable released by the Party outlines the following key dates:

Opening of Nominations: Friday, August 22 – Sunday, August 24, 2025
Submission of Forms / Filing of Nominations: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Vetting, Balloting and Appeals: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Election Day: Saturday, September 6, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

The Party further cautioned aspirants and stakeholders to strictly comply with the directives and adhere to the outlined timelines. It also urged them to conduct their campaigns and related activities with decorum, unity, and fairness.

The statement concluded with a reminder that only direct deposits into the designated Party account will be accepted, ruling out cheques and bankers’ drafts.

The Tamale Central by-election follows recent political developments in the constituency, and the NDC seeks to consolidate its support base through a transparent and competitive primary process.