Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially sworn in two new Members of Parliament—Bernard Bediako Baidoo of Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu of Tamale Central.
The brief ceremony, held during Tuesday’s sitting of Parliament, marked the formal induction of the two National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislators following recent by-elections in their respective constituencies.
Mr. Baidoo was elected as MP for Akwatia after polling 18,199 votes in a keenly contested by-election. He replaces the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, whose passing created the vacancy.
In Tamale Central, Professor Alidu Seidu was declared the winner of the by-election after running unopposed. His election follows the tragic death of former MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
After administering the oaths of allegiance and office, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the new MPs and reminded them of the responsibility that comes with their new roles.
He urged them to “honour their oath, uphold the dignity of the House, and let your service be marked by integrity and accountability.”
The two MPs now join the NDC caucus in Parliament, further strengthening the party’s majority to 185 seats. Four Independent MPs have also declared their intention to collaborate with the NDC in the conduct of parliamentary business.
Source: Adomonline