Salam Mustapha withdraws from NPP National Organiser race

Ali Maiga Halidu, a hopeful for the position of National Organiser in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is asserting that he is the most suitable candidate to lead the party's grassroots mobilisation efforts and secure victory in the 2028 general elections. According to Maiga, his extensive experience across various levels of the NPP, along with his dedication to grassroots engagement, makes him the perfect candidate for the National Organiser position. "If the NPP wants to win 2028, Ali Maiga is the way to go," he asserts.

In an interview on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen, Maiga recounted his political journey, which began when he was just 18 years old. He served as an NPP ward secretary, became a Constituency Secretary for Dormaa West, then a Bono-Ahafo Regional Organiser, a National Council member, and eventually a Member of Parliament. He emphasized that the NPP faces a challenging task ahead of the 2028 elections but maintains that securing victory must be the party's top priority.

"2028 overall victory is non-negotiable due to the current state of the country," he states. "If we don't come back to power, Ghanaians will be sad."

Maiga argues that the NPP requires a National Organiser who is constantly present on the ground, understands grassroots politics, and possesses the energy, experience, and strategy to engage voters across the country. "We need a National Organiser who is a road master, who has the tactics, strategy, and experience and knows it all.

I have all that," he declares. He believes that one of the critical tests for anyone seeking to become National Organiser is the ability and willingness to tour all 276 constituencies. "If you cannot do that, you have no business being the National Organiser," he insists.

The NPP's strategy, according to Maiga, must heavily focus on grassroots mobilisation, community engagement, and explaining to voters why they should choose the party over the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). "The task ahead is not an easy one. It's ground mobilisation, speaking to the people, and explaining to them why the NPP is a better option than the NDC," he asserts.

He expressed confidence in his ability to carry out such a nationwide mobilisation effort, highlighting his experience and previous interactions with voters. "I have the energy, and I have demonstrated to the voters that I respect them by going to them. I also have the strategy. I am a grassroots person; no one can match my strength," he concludes.