Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin has officially administered the oath of office and allegiance to two newly elected Members of Parliament — Bernard Bediako Baidoo for Akwatia and Professor Alidu Seidu for Tamale Central.
The brief ceremony, held during Tuesday’s parliamentary sitting, marked the formal induction of the two National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers following recent by-elections in their respective constituencies.
Bernard Bediako Baidoo secured victory in the Akwatia by-election with 18,199 votes, succeeding the late Ernest Yaw Kumi, whose passing created a vacancy in the House.
In Tamale Central, Professor Alidu Seidu was elected unopposed after the untimely death of the former MP, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Addressing the chamber after the swearing-in, Speaker Bagbin congratulated the new MPs and reminded them of the weight of their responsibilities as representatives of the people.
He urged them to “honour their oath, uphold the dignity of the House, and let your service be defined by integrity, dedication, and accountability.”
With their induction, the NDC now holds 185 seats in Parliament. Additionally, four Independent MPs have pledged to cooperate with the NDC caucus in the conduct of parliamentary business, further consolidating the party’s working majority.
