By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has officially sworn in Mr. Bernard Bediako Baidoo and Professor Alidu Seidu as Members of Parliament (MPs) for Akwatia and Tamale Central Constituencies, respectively.
The brief ceremony, held during today’s sitting of Parliament, marked the formal induction of the two National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers following recent by-elections in their respective constituencies.
Filling the vacancy created by the passing of the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, Mr. Bediako Baidoo was elected MP for Akwatia after securing 18,199 votes in a competitive by-election.
In Tamale Central, Professor Alidu Seidu was declared the winner of the by-election after running unopposed.
He replaces the late MP, Mr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, one of the eight people who perished in a helicopter clash on August 6, 2025.
Speaking after administering the oaths of allegiance and office, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the two lawmakers and reminded them of the weight of the responsibility they now carry.
He urged them to honour their oath, uphold the dignity of the House, and let their service be marked by integrity and accountability..
The two MPs now join the NDC caucus in Parliament, further strengthening the party’s presence in the House, increasing majority numbers to 185.
