NPP’s Northern Chairperson Remains in Power Amid Party Elections

The Northern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Mohammed Baatima Adam, has secured another term in office after winning 215 votes in the party's regional elections on Saturday, August 15. Adam, also known as Samba, defeated Inusah Amad, who polled 122 votes, Fuseini Musah with 44 votes, and Salifu A. Rahman Mumin, popularly known as COP Jack Sparrow, who received five votes.

Mixed Verdict in Northern Regional NPP Elections

Delegates at the Northern Regional NPP elections delivered a mixed verdict, handing incumbent Chairman Adam another term while ushering in new leadership in several executive positions. A total of 397 out of 410 delegates cast their ballots, representing a 96.8 per cent turnout.

New Faces Emerge in Party Elections

While Adam secured continuity at the top, the outcomes in several other positions pointed to a strong appetite for change among delegates. In the race for First Vice Chairman, Ayamba Yelimagli secured a decisive victory with 270 votes, defeating incumbent Iddrisu Sunday, who received 117 votes. Abdul Rahman Mahama was elected unopposed as Second Vice Chairman.

Secretary and Deputy Secretary Positions Fill the Gap

The contest for Secretary produced the widest margin, with Dr Abdul Rahman Karim Kpala winning with 324 votes against Dr Fuseini Bawah Zakaria, who polled 60 votes. The Deputy Secretary race attracted three candidates, with Bediako Jeremiah leading with 176 votes, followed by Ahmed King Faisal with 151 votes and Kaleem M. Ibrahim with 60 votes.

Close Contest for Treasurer and New Faces in Women's Organiser Position

The contest for Treasurer was the closest of the elections, with Husseini Abubakari Saddiq edging Mohammed Yussif Toyibu by a single vote, 175 to 174. Damba Abdul Rauf received 37 votes. The Women's Organiser position also produced a new winner, with Hajia Suraiya Manan topping the field with 153 votes, followed by Hajia Rashida Abdulai with 105 votes, Alice Dawuni with 91, Hajia Zenabu Sulemana with 30, and Hajia Salamatu A. Rauf with eight votes.

Youth Organiser and Nasara Organiser Positions Fill the Gap

The Youth Organiser contest also attracted significant competition, with Ibrahim Abdul Aziz winning the position with 170 votes. Mohammed Naporo Abubakari came second with 137 votes, followed by Abdul Mutalib Kwayaja Yaatun with 32, Eliasu Iddrisu Obama with 26, and Mohammed Naziru Alhassan with 22 votes. The Nasara organiser race featured the largest field of candidates, with Mohammed Ibrahim emerging victorious with 128 votes, followed by Afisheto Muazu with 104 votes, Thabit Ibn Issah with 48, Dipantiche M. Lukman with 42, Saakibu H. Mohammed with 39, and Yussif Mozel Alhassan Salman with 26 votes.

Newly Elected Executives to Serve Four-Year Term

Party officials said voting took place without any major incident. The newly elected executives will serve a four-year term and are expected to lead the party's regional structures and strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the next general election.

Source: JOY