The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the nomination period for the Tamale Central Constituency Parliamentary by-election following the withdrawal of two out of three candidates initially cleared to contest.

In a statement issued on Friday, September 12, 2025, the Commission explained that at the close of nominations on September 10, three candidates had filed to contest, but two later withdrew, leaving only one candidate in the race.

Citing Article 50(2) of the 1992 Constitution, the EC noted that in such circumstances, an additional 10-day window is provided for fresh nominations. Consequently, nominations have been reopened from September 12 to September 21, 2025, at the Tamale Metropolitan Office of the Commission between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Aspiring candidates are required to download nomination forms from the Commission’s website and submit them in person or through their proposer or seconder. Each nomination must be endorsed by 20 registered voters in the constituency — two as proposer and seconder, and 18 as assenting supporters.

Candidates must also provide two passport-sized photographs against a red background, alongside completed forms delivered in quadruplicate.

The filing fee has been set at GH¢10,000 for male candidates, while female aspirants and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay a reduced fee of GH¢7,500.

The EC urged the public to take note of the new arrangements and assured that the process will be conducted in line with constitutional requirements.