We have never done it before – NDC throws out Hajia Amina’s request for virtual vetting

The Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress has turned down a request by Hajia Amina Adam, widow of the late Ayawaso East MP, Nasser Toure Mahama, to undergo virtual vetting ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries.

Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on January 27, 2026, the NDC Deputy Director of Elections, Rashid Tanko Computer, confirmed that the request was received but said the committee decided to stick to its existing rules.

He explained that representatives of Hajia Amina informed the party that she was in mourning and therefore preferred to be vetted online.

“Indeed, the party leadership received a request from the camp of Hajia Amina this afternoon (Tuesday) requesting a virtual vetting. The letter came, we discussed it thoroughly and we compared it to our previous activities and the performance of the party when it comes to matters of this nature,” Tanko stated.

He said the NDC has always required candidates to appear in person for vetting, except in situations where a candidate is outside the country and faces serious challenges returning.

According to him, similar requests have been declined in the past and the party operates based on clear ground rules.

“Our position has been very clear in matters of this nature. It is only a candidate who is outside this country and then finding it extremely difficult to come down to participate in vetting. So, it is only that one that we give that kind of reverence to, but all candidates in the country are denied such privilege of going through virtual vetting. We have never done it before,” he said.

Tanko added that approving the request could create a precedent that future aspirants might rely on.

“We don’t want to create another precedent that others can just rely on and say the Functional Executive has varied its decisions on matters of this nature, so therefore I can also apply for the opportunity to also do virtual vetting,” he added.

The NDC primaries are scheduled for February 7, 2026, while the Electoral Commission has announced that the Ayawaso East parliamentary by-election will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>