The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) has announced its intention to contest the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency.

The party, in a statement signed and issued by its General Secretary, Jerry Owusu Appauh, said LPG would present a candidate whose vision aligned with integrity, inclusive development, and responsive governance.

"The LPG will, in due course, present a candidate whose vision aligns with integrity, inclusive development, and responsive governance," the statement said.

Commitment

It said the party's decision to contest the by-election reflected its commitment to democratic participation and to offer the people of Ayawaso East credible, people-focused leadership

The party said it also remained committed to a peaceful, issue-based, and respectful electoral process.  

The LPG emphasised that the constituency deserves representation that prioritises accountability, opportunity, and practical solutions to everyday challenges.

"We believe the constituency deserves representation that prioritises accountability, opportunity, and practical solutions to everyday challenges," the party said.

Background

The Ayawaso East Constituency by-election was necessitated by the vacancy created following the demise of the former Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The Electoral Commission has yet to announce the election date.

The LPG's decision brings another party into the fray, after the NDC and the New Patriotic Party had expressed their interest in contesting the by-election.

This follows the by-elections in Akwatia and Tamale Central, which were won by the NDC. There was no contest in Tamale Central after the NPP and other opposition political parties withdrew from the contest in honour of the late sitting MP, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash.

The Ayawaso East by-election would be the third after the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament.