Alhaji Bolnaba wins another term as NDC Upper East Regional Chairman

Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba has secured another term as the Upper East Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the party's regional executive elections held on November 14 at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga, Bolnaba won with 371 votes, surpassing his challenger Duncan Nsoh Ghaneba by 220 votes. A total of 570 delegates participated in the voting process.

The election was part of the NDC's nationwide regional elections leading up to its national executive elections. Bolnaba previously held the position from 2005 to 2009, following his victory over the incumbent, Alhaji Patience Abubakari. He now joins a select group of NDC regional chairmen with the longest tenure in the party. Other key results include: Regional Secretary Jonathan Abdalla Salifu received 303 votes, Deputy Secretary John Akutam and Deputy Treasurer Amoliga David both garnered 201 votes, while Youth Organiser Samari Samson Eliasu secured 29 votes.

Zongo Caucus Coordinator Salifu Alukuba and Deputy Women's Organiser Cynthia Atoko emerged with the most votes in their respective categories, with 216 and 22 votes each. The elections took place alongside other regional contests, with Gasper Sunday Webakur elected as Regional Organiser and Communications Officer without opposition.