The National Democratic Congress has expelled Umar Sanda after he decided to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Ayawaso East by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026.
In a letter dated February 17, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the party stated that Umar Sanda’s decision contravenes its constitution and collective decision to field an officially endorsed candidate.
“The National Democratic Congress has taken note of your decision to contest as an independent candidate,” the letter stated, adding that the move is “in direct contravention of the Party’s Constitution.”
The party further declared, “By virtue of your decision to break ranks with the Party and contest against the officially endorsed candidate of the NDC, you have, in accordance with the provisions of the Party’s Constitution, automatically forfeited your membership of the Party with immediate effect.”
