Politics of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has confirmed that he has proceeded on a 10-day leave of absence to focus on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East constituency. Baba Jamal further clarified that he would only step down from his current role as high commissioner if he successfully wins the parliamentary seat. The NDC parliamentary primary, scheduled for February 7, is ahead of a March 3 by-election, which became necessary following the death of the sitting Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama. Baba Jamal is one of six aspirants who have picked nomination forms to contest the race. NDC sets February 7 for Ayawaso East primary ahead of by-electionSO/AE'I’ll apologise my foot' - Kennedy Agyapong defiant over ‘Bawumia is a liar’ claim:TWI NEWSMeanwhile, watch as family of taxi driver murdered at Tetegu recounts incident

Source: GhanaWeb January 26, 2026 16:47 UTC