Abdul Rahman retains Upper West NPP chairmanship despite Nandom protest
Abdul-Aziz Abdu-Rahaman has been elected Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper West Region, emerging victorious in the party’s regional executive elections held in Wa.
The Upper West Regional branch of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reappointed Abdul Rahman Abdul Aziz as its chairman following a regional executive election. Abdul Rahman, affectionately known as "Chairman White," garnered 173 votes, outpacing former Regional Organiser Alaska B. Kanton, who received 86 votes. The election involved 259 delegates casting their ballots.
However, the proceedings were not without controversy, as a group from the Nandom constituency protested the election, alleging that some delegates were ineligible. This disruption required the presence of approximately 70 police officers to restore order. Nandom's Secretary, Edmund Bangnia Aayel, expressed concern over the inclusion of non-legitimate delegates, urging national leadership to investigate.
Despite this protest, the Electoral Commission proceeded with the election, and the results were declared. Abdul Rahman's election marks a new term for him, succeeding his predecessor who died in June 2024. He had previously served as Vice Chairman from 2018, acting for the late S.B. Kangberee. Following the 2024 general election, where the NPP lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdul Rahman's re-election underscores a commitment to the party's leadership.
The newly elected executives include Majeed Liman as First Vice Chairman, Yussif Alhassan as Second Vice Chairman, Minaata Mumuni as Regional Women's Organiser, and Sadat Doodoo Yussif as Regional Organiser. Mohammed Hamidu Saana won the Youth Organiser position, while Dr Tanko Dauda and Alhassan Suleiman retained their roles as Regional Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by NPP's Director of Information Technology, Eric Nana Amankwa, who expressed the party's intent to work towards regaining power from the NDC in the 2028 elections. The Nandom protest, while unresolved, has raised questions about the eligibility of some delegates, leaving the future of the party's unity and performance ahead of the 2028 general election uncertain.
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