Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure, has announced her intention to contest the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in the constituency.

The Electoral Commission (EC) set Tuesday, March 3, as the date for the by-election on January 16, 2026, following the death of the sitting MP, which rendered the seat vacant.

Under Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution, the EC is mandated to organise a by-election whenever a parliamentary seat becomes vacant.

In a statement issued on Thursday, January 22, Hajia Adam said her decision to enter the race was driven by strong appeals from constituents, party grassroots members and traditional elders, who encouraged her to continue the work of her late husband.

She noted that the late Mahama Naser Toure served the Ayawaso East Constituency with dedication and distinction, and said she had carefully reflected on the calls made by community leaders before agreeing to serve.

“There has been a clarion call from many quarters in my constituency and beyond for me to step into the shoes of my late husband. After deep reflection and consultations, particularly with elders and grassroots members, I have accepted the call to serve my people,” she stated.

Hajia Adam acknowledged that her decision comes during a period of personal grief but said she was motivated by the support and counsel of chiefs, imams, youth leaders and other opinion leaders within the constituency.

“I want to assure them that I will not disappoint them,” she added.

Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced guidelines for the conduct of its Ayawaso East parliamentary primary in the Greater Accra Region, as part of preparations towards the March 3 by-election.