The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially removed Umar Sanda Mohammed from its membership roll following his decision to contest as an independent candidate in the March 3, 2026, Ayawaso East by-election.

During the party’s final rally in the constituency on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, disclosed the new development in the upcoming by-election and Sanda’s removal from the party.

He noted that the expulsion takes immediate effect, meaning Mohammed will no longer enjoy the rights and privileges associated with party membership.

“It will take him about eight years before he can contest any position in the party. Even if, after the by-election, he decides to return, he cannot contest immediately and would have to wait until 2032. I am really pained for him,” he said.

Asiedu Nketiah cautions NDC against internal wrangling

Asiedu Nketia, made references to Bible teachings on salvation and who received it.

“The Bible teaches that the message of salvation can seem foolish to those who have gone astray. Such a person is already on a path that leads to destruction and will ignore guidance. Only afterwards will they regret and say, ‘If only I had known.’ With that in mind, Umaru Sanda remains our brother, but he is no longer part of the party,” he stated.

The NDC had earlier, in a statement released on February 17, 2026, explained that Umar Sanda forfeited his membership because his decision violated the party’s constitution and its collective choice to field a duly endorsed candidate.

The party has also prohibited him from using the NDC’s name, logo, colours, symbols, or any other intellectual property in his campaign or related political activities.

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