Voting is underway in the Tamale Central Constituency, where 1,551 delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are casting their ballots to select a new parliamentary candidate.
The exercise, taking place at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, began this morning and is expected to close before 2 p.m.
Ahead of the polls, the NDC in the Northern Region rolled out strict guidelines to ensure transparency and order.
Director of Elections and IT, Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, assured that every delegate would be issued QR-code-enabled tags linked to their details, in addition to presenting valid identification.
He stressed that about 250 joint security personnel had been deployed to maintain peace, while accredited observers would be restricted to the supporters’ stands unless granted prior approval to enter the inner perimeter.
The party had earlier cleared all 12 aspirants vying for the slot, including three women—a historic moment for the constituency.
Deputy General Secretary Barbara Serwaa Asamoah, who oversaw the vetting and balloting process on August 31, commended the quality of the aspirants and urged them to conduct themselves with decorum.
The Tamale Central primary follows the passing of the late MP, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a military helicopter crash on August 6.
A by-election has been scheduled for September 30, making today’s primary a decisive step in determining who will carry the NDC’s flag into that contest.
