After the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) officially declared Baba Jamal, the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the winner of the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election, the Member of Parliament-elect shared his thoughts.

Speaking during a media interaction, Baba Jamal, who could not hide his excitement, dedicated the victory to his elderly mother.

According to him, his 93-year-old mother has been a pillar of support in his ambition to return to Parliament, and with his victory, her long-held wish has finally been fulfilled.

OFFICIAL: EC declares Baba Jamal MP-elect for Ayawaso East

“I dedicate this victory to my 93-year-old mother, who promised to support me and ensured that one day I would return to Parliament. Today, her vision and wish have come true. I thank Allah for her life. I also want to thank my wife and my children for their spirit of endurance and the sacrifices they have made,” he said.

Baba Jamal further expressed profound gratitude to the constituents and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for placing their trust in him and electing him as their Member of Parliament.

“I thank Almighty Allah for granting us this victory. This win is not for me alone; it is for the good people of Ayawaso East. I appreciate them for the confidence they have shown in me by electing me as their parliamentary candidate.

“I also extend special thanks to the national executives of the NDC, including the chairman and the general secretary, as well as the Greater Accra regional executives,” he added.

Election results:

Polls ended on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the constituency collation centre, St Kizito Catholic Church in Nima.

While declaring the results, the returning officer stated that Baba Jamal won the election with 10,884 votes, representing over 63% of the total votes cast.

Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East by-election - Provisional results

The candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Baba Ali Yussif, came second with 4,009 votes, and independent candidate Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Sanda came third with 1,885 votes.

Another independent candidate, David Kannor, polled 104 votes, and Ibrahim Iddrisu of the Liberal People's Party (LPP) came fifth with 43 votes.

In all, 17,048 people voted in the by-election across 113 polling stations. Out of the over 17,000 votes, 120 were spoiled ballots.

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