The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially released the list of candidates contesting in the upcoming parliamentary by-election for the Tamale Central Constituency in the Northern Region.

The election is scheduled to take place on September 6, 2025, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

According to a notice issued by the party’s General Secretary, twelve aspirants have been duly nominated to vie for the position of NDC parliamentary candidate.

The contenders are:

Prof. Seidu Mahama Alidu

Mariama Naama Salifu

Aliu Abdul-Hamid

Prof. Abdul-Razak Abubakari

Hajia Shamima Yakubu

Dr. Seidu Fitter

Dr. Abdul-Rahaman Abdul-Rashid

Hajia Mulaika Salisu

Alhassan Osman Gomda

Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba

Lawyer Sadat Haruna Alhassan

Lawyer Hanan Gundadow Abdul-Rahaman

The by-election will be held at various polling centres within the Tamale Central Constituency.

The NDC has urged all party members and supporters in the constituency to participate peacefully and ensure a smooth electoral process.

The outcome of the by-election will determine who represents the NDC as its parliamentary candidate for Tamale Central in the next by-election.