Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East Member of Parliament Mahama Naser Toure, has declared her intention to contest the upcoming parliamentary by-election in the constituency.
The Electoral Commission (EC) scheduled the by-election for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following the death of the sitting MP, which left the seat vacant. In line with Article 112 (5) of the 1992 Constitution, the EC is required to organize a by-election whenever a parliamentary seat becomes vacant.
In a statement on Thursday, January 22, Hajia Adam explained that her decision was influenced by persistent appeals from constituents, party grassroots members, and traditional leaders, who encouraged her to continue her late husband’s work.
She paid tribute to the late Mahama Naser Toure, noting his dedicated service to the Ayawaso East Constituency, and said she took time to carefully consider the calls from community leaders before agreeing to run.
“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 said.
Hajia Adam acknowledged that her decision comes amid personal grief, but emphasized that the encouragement and guidance of chiefs, imams, youth leaders, and other opinion leaders motivated her. “I want to assure them that I will not disappoint them,” she added.
Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released guidelines for the conduct of its Ayawaso East parliamentary primary in the Greater Accra Region as part of preparations for the March 3 by-election.
