The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun strengthening its grassroots structures in the Sissala enclave with the election of new constituency executives in Sissala East and the confirmation of leadership in Sissala West ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In Sissala East, delegates elected Mr Majeed Salifu as the new Constituency Chairman after a closely contested election held at the Tumu Community Centre.
Mr Salifu secured 459 votes to defeat former Constituency Organiser Mr Bilali Ibrahim, who obtained 375 votes out of 834 valid votes cast. Nine ballots were rejected.
Other executives elected included Mr Asomenu Atta Robert, who won the First Vice Chairman position with 407 votes, defeating Mr Balu Fuseini and Mr Basuglo Yakubu, who polled 359 and 58 votes respectively.
The Secretary race was one of the closest contests, with Mr Forkor Nandzo Peter emerging victorious with 420 votes against Mr Kanyang Braimah Tommuah, who received 416 votes.
Mr Korro Beinjuah Samuel was elected Constituency Organiser with 468 votes, while Mr Din-ee Batong Mahama Hudu secured 365 votes.
The incumbent Women’s Organiser, Madam Luri Fadila, retained her position after receiving 574 votes, ahead of Madam Dawuda Lubabatu, who polled 161 votes, and Madam Danlardi Mary Hadoho, who obtained 106 votes.
The election was supervised by Mr Charles Oteng-Bonsra, Sissala East Director of Elections of the Electoral Commission.
Mr Issah Attah, a national representative who monitored the exercise, congratulated the newly elected executives and urged them to prioritise unity, reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation as the party prepares for the next electoral contest.
Meanwhile, in the Sissala West Constituency, delegates endorsed all 11 constituency executives through acclamation at Gwollu.
The approved executives were subsequently sworn into office by the Sissala West District Electoral Commission Officer, with Mr Abudu Shaibu Gbemmie taking over as Constituency Chairman.
Mr Tahiru Mahama and former District Chief Executive Mr Mahamud Forkah were sworn in as First and Second Vice Chairpersons respectively.
Dr Abdul-Rauf Zini retained his position as Secretary for a third term, supported by Mr Amiweh Chaba as Deputy Secretary.
Other executives retained in their respective positions included Mr Karimu Sunley as Organiser, Mr Musah King-Waaleka Iddrisu as Nasara Coordinator, Madam Rukaya Hagbana Yahaya as Women Organiser and Mr Ali Yahaya Fuowie as Youth Organiser.
The remaining executives are Mr Luri Sulley Karimu as Treasurer and Mr Yakubu Rafiu Jeajua as Communications Officer.
Addressing party members, the NPP’s 2024 parliamentary candidate for Sissala West, Mr Salifu Naliwie Baluwie, urged members to intensify efforts to return the party to power, citing challenges affecting farmers, including the rising cost of agricultural inputs.
He said a united party structure would be essential to improving the fortunes of farmers and residents within the Sissala area.
The newly elected Sissala West Chairman, Mr Abudu Shaibu Gbemmie, called for unity among party supporters and pledged to work with all members to strengthen the party’s base in the constituency.
The elections form part of the NPP’s nationwide exercise to renew its constituency leadership and prepare its structures for the 2028 general election.
