Nandom NPP Primary Heats Up as Four New Candidates Enter 2028 Election

The battle for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary ticket in Nandom has exploded into a four-way contest, with four prominent candidates announcing their intention to contest the 2028 primaries. The seat is currently held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP Dr Richard Kuuire.

NPP Primary Heats Up in Nandom

The four candidates who have declared their intention to contest the primaries are legal practitioner Sylvester Isang, former Interior Minister Ambrose Dery, social development consultant Alois Kog Kyaakpier Mohl, and former Chief Executive Officer of defunct microfinance company DKM Microfinance, Martin Dikumwine Delle.

Sylvester Isang, a legal practitioner, emphasized his bid is about experience and urgency, citing his age as a factor. "Come January 2027, I will turn 50 years… I would just have 10 years to attain the public mandatory retirement age of 60. So the time is now," he declared.

Isang drew on his humble roots, recalling how he used to brew pito with his mother and pay his SHS fees through farm work. He paid tribute to his late grandfather, Timatio, who sold groundnuts to pay his Nandom SHS fees in 1994.

Ambrose Dery Returns to Nandom Politics

Former Interior Minister Ambrose Dery announced his comeback on Nandom FM on August 11, stating, "I’ve heard the call. I’ve prayed about it. I’ve agreed that I will put myself forward." Dery attributed his past achievements to the power of the Almighty, saying, "Any good thing Nandom people say I’ve done is not by my strength. It’s by the power of the Almighty."

New Contenders Join the Fray

Alois Kog Kyaakpier Mohl, a social development consultant and former Deputy CEO of the Social Investment Fund, is also vying for the ticket. Mohl was disqualified from the 2024 primaries and is now seeking a second shot. He stated that his decision to contest is non-negotiable and that he will formally declare his intention before the end of the month.

Martin Dikumwine Delle, former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct DKM Microfinance Company, declared his intention on Facebook on August 12, 2026, becoming the fourth entrant in the race.

The Road Ahead

The Nandom NPP primary is shaping up as one of the most competitive contests in the Upper West Region ahead of the 2028 elections. With four prominent candidates vying for the ticket, the battle for the NPP parliamentary seat is heating up. The outcome of the primaries will have significant implications for the NPP's chances in the 2028 elections.

Source: JOY