Kpandai MP returns to Parliament after supreme court ruling

Matthew Nyindam was spotted in Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Mathew Nyindam, returned to Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as parliament resumed sittings for the first meeting of the second session, following weeks of uncertainty over his seat.

Nyindam’s return comes after a January 28, 2026, Supreme Court decision overturned an earlier ruling by the Tamale High Court, which had annulled his election and ordered a rerun in the Kpandai Constituency of the Northern Region.

The apex court’s decision effectively stopped the Electoral Commission from proceeding with the planned rerun, allowing the MP to resume his parliamentary duties.

During the sitting, Nyindam joined his colleagues in paying tribute to the late Ayawaso East MP, Nasser Toure Mahama, describing him as a calm and unifying figure in Parliament.

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“Alhaji was not excessively partisan. He treated everyone as a brother. He was quiet, but when he spoke, his words carried wisdom. He was gentle, calm and affable,” he said.

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The legal dispute dates back to November 24, 2025, when the Tamale High Court annulled Nyindam’s election and ordered a fresh poll within 30 days. Parliament subsequently notified the Electoral Commission of a vacancy, paving the way for a rerun before the Supreme Court set the decision aside.

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