Mohammed Baantima Samba retains NPP Northern Regional chairmanship

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed Mohammed Baantima Samba as its Northern Regional Chairman following the successful outcome of the party’s regional executive elections. Samba triumphed with 215 votes, outpacing Amadu Inusah, who garnered 122 votes from the 387 valid ballots. Other contenders, Musah Fuseini and Salifu Abdul Mumin, received 44 and 5 votes, respectively. This re-election signifies Samba’s ongoing leadership of the party’s regional framework as it gears up for the 2028 general election.

During the election, delegates also selected Ayamba Yelmagli as First Vice Chairman, Dr Abdul Rahman Karim Kpala as Regional Secretary, Bediako Jeremiah as Deputy Secretary, and Husseini Abubakari Saddiq as Treasurer. Additional roles were filled by Hajia Suraiya Manan as Women’s Organiser, Mohammed Ibrahim as Nasara Organiser, Salifu Abdul Rashid as Organiser, Yussif Danjuma as Communication Officer, and Abdul Rahman Mahama as Second Vice Chairman.

In his acceptance speech, Samba emphasized that this victory granted him a mandate to lead the party in the region and prepare its structures for the forthcoming 2028 elections. He expressed gratitude to the delegates for reinstating their trust in his leadership and highlighted the responsibility that comes with the mandate. Samba underscored the importance of rebuilding an effective grassroots organization as a key strategy to regain support and bolster parliamentary representation in the 2028 polls.

Furthermore, he stressed the critical role of internal unity, pledging to unite various factions and supporters within the party, regardless of their differences, to form a cohesive front ahead of the upcoming elections. Samba also committed to working alongside the newly elected regional and constituency executives, parliamentary candidates, grassroots members, and other stakeholders to reinforce the party’s organization and enhance its prospects in the next general election.