Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has formally sworn in two new Members of Parliament, Bernard Bediako Baidoo from Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu from Tamale Central.
The brief ceremony, conducted during today’s session of Parliament, signified the official induction of the two National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislators following recent by-elections in their respective constituencies.
Bernard Bediako Baidoo was elected as the MP for Akwatia after obtaining 18,199 votes in a competitive by-election. He fills the vacancy left by the late Ernest Yaw Kumi.
In Tamale Central, Professor Alidu Seidu was announced as the winner of the by-election after running unopposed. He takes over from the late MP Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who sadly passed away in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
After administering the oaths of allegiance and office, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the two lawmakers and reminded them of the significant responsibility they now bear.
He encouraged them to honour their oath, maintain the dignity of the House, and ensure that their service is characterised by integrity and accountability.
The two MPs now join the NDC caucus in Parliament, further enhancing the party’s representation in the House and increasing their majority numbers to 185. Additionally, four other Independent Candidates have also expressed their intention to collaborate with the NDC MPs.
