Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu Elected NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Tamale Central By-Election

JHNews || Tamale, September 6, 2025 — Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu has secured a resounding victory in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Tamale Central by-election, polling 840 votes out of the total cast.

The contest, held following the tragic passing of the constituency’s MP in a helicopter crash, saw 12 candidates vying for the slot. Prof. Alidu’s overwhelming win places him far ahead of his closest contender, Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman, who garnered 536 votes.

The certified results are as follows:

1. Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu — 840
2. Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman — 536
3. Dr. Seidu Fiter — 44
4. Aliu Abdul-Hamid — 23
5. Alhassan Mbalba — 10
6. Dr. Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Rahaman — 9
7. Lawyer Sadat Haruna Fuseini — 9
8. Alhassan Osman Gomda — 7
9. Mariama Naama Salifu — 5
10. Shamima Yakubu — 5
11. Prof. Abdul-Razak Abubakari — 4
12. Hajia Mulaika Salisu — 3
    Rejected ballots — 1

Party executives described the election as peaceful and transparent, crediting delegates for their orderly participation.

Prof. Alidu’s emphatic endorsement signals strong grassroots confidence as he prepares to lead the NDC into the Tamale Central by-election. Political observers note that with this level of support, the NDC is well-positioned to retain the seat.