Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has announced that he has taken a 10-day leave of absence to focus on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary in Ayawaso East, dismissing calls for his resignation.
Baba Jamal is among six aspirants who have picked nomination forms to contest the primary ahead of the March 3 by-election, following the death of the constituency’s Member of Parliament, Mahama Naser Toure.
In an interview with Citi News on Sunday, January 25, Baba Jamal said his decision to contest the primary does not conflict with his diplomatic responsibilities, stressing that he would only step down from his position if he wins the parliamentary seat.
He also appealed to delegates to consider his experience and capacity to deliver meaningful development for the Ayawaso East constituency.
Meanwhile, six aspirants have so far picked nomination forms to contest the NDC parliamentary primary. They include the party’s constituency chairman, Mohammed Ramme; Hajia Amina Adam, wife of the late MP; Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal; and Dr. Yakubu Azindow.
The remaining aspirants are Najib Mohammed Sani and Salam Daru.
