Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana has been elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Savannah Region after narrowly defeating former Ghana Water Limited Managing Director Clifford Abdallah Braimah in the party's regional executive elections.
NPP Savannah Region Elects New Leadership
The closely fought contest saw Alhaji Sulemana secure 92 votes, just four votes ahead of Dr Braimah, who polled 88 votes. The outcome brings an end to Dr Braimah's bid to lead the party's regional structure.
Aboagye Kwame won the First Vice Chairman position with 124 votes, defeating Alhaji Braimah Adam, who obtained 54 votes. Johnson Kwame Gyinde was elected Second Vice Chairman after polling 120 votes against Mahama S. Mumuni Akotia's 60 votes.
Other Elected Positions in Savannah Region
The Secretary position went to Seidu Ayuba, who secured 91 votes, narrowly beating Mohammed Issah, who polled 89 votes. Sulemana Aminu Mayoyo emerged as Deputy Secretary with 83 votes, but the results provided indicate an apparent inconsistency in the Deputy Secretary figures and candidate designation.
Raphael Mahama Akati was elected Organiser unopposed, while Ali Abubakar won the Treasurer position with 106 votes against Abu Lutie's 74. Mohammed Fatahia emerged victorious in the Women's Organiser contest with 91 votes, ahead of Losina Barikisu and Mahama Sheila Hanatu, who polled 48 and 41 votes respectively.
Newly Elected Executives to Lead Savannah Region
The newly elected executives are expected to lead the NPP's organisational activities in the Savannah Region as the party seeks to rebuild its structures, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and improve its electoral prospects ahead of the 2028 elections. Mohammed Shiraz-Deen was elected Communications Officer with 60 votes, defeating Kanyiti Saburu Kantama, Mohammed Muniru, Abubakar Ridwan and Sulemana Martin Rashid.
Alpha Omar Yakubu won the Nasara Organiser position with 95 votes, while Adam Mohammed Mansuru emerged Youth Organiser after polling 97 votes. The party's reorganisation and mobilisation activities in the Savannah Region will be overseen by Alhaji Sulemana ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The Savannah Region's new leadership will face the task of rebuilding the party's structures and improving its electoral prospects in the region. The region has been a key battleground for the NPP in recent years, with the party seeking to consolidate its support in the area.
Source: JOY
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