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Chairman Samba wins Chairmanship race to lead NPP in the Northern Region again
by Inusah Dondaliya
16th August 2026
Mohammed Bantima Samba has been retained as Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP following a landslide victory in the Chairmanship Contest of the Regional Delegates Conference, shrugging off competition from 3 other contenders.
Chairman Samba polled 215 votes to emerge the winner, while Alhaj Inusah ‘Dagomba Boy’ trailed him with 122 votes. Alhaj Fuseini Musah gained 44 votes to place third in the contest. In comparison, Salifu Abdul Rahaman Mumin COP(Jack Sparrow) got a paltry 5 votes, signalling a total rejection of his candidacy by the delegates of the NPP.
In the Secretary position, a Lecturer and Patron of the NPP at the Tamale Campus of UDS, Dr. Abdul Karim Abdul Rahaman Kpalaa received an overwhelming endorsement with 315 votes, against 63 votes garnered by his opponent, Dr. Fuseini Zakaria Kpana.
The Regional Youth Organizer position, which was fiercely contested among five contestants, pulled a surprise after Ibrahim Abdul Aziz(Azey) won the contest at the expense of 2 popular faces within the party, including Veteran Media Personality, Mohammed Abukari Naporoo(DJ Parara), and a known Party Activist, Ilee Waale, who hitherto of the delegates conference were front-runners given commentaries on social media platforms.
Notable Incumbent Regional Executives such as Alhaj Iddrisu ‘Sunday’ and Yussif Toyibu ‘Agenda’ lost out on the First Vice Chairman and Treasurer positions, respectively, to Ayamba Yelmangli and Baba Gushegu. While Toyibu ‘Agenda’ lost by a single vote, ‘Alhaj Sunday’ lost his position by 53 votes.
Hajia Sureiya Abdul Manan also won the bid to become the Northern Regional Women Organizer Position after polling 153 votes to beat off competition from 4 others.
From the contest, three candidates stood unopposed. They include Northern Regional Organizer, Alhaj Rashid Salifu COP, 2nd Vice Chairman, Alhaj Mohammed Abdul Rahaman, and Communications Director, Yussif Danjummah.
Below are the results
Chairman
Samba 215
Fuseini Musah 44
Dagomba boy 122
Jack 5
1st Vice Chairman
Iddrisu Sunday – 117
Ayamba Yelimagli – 270
Secretary
Dr. Fuseini Bawah Zakaria – 63
Dr. Abdul Rahman Karim Kpala – 324
DEPUTY SECRETARY
Ahmed King Faisal -151
Kaleem M. Ibrahim – 60
Bediako Jeremiah – 176
Nasara Organizer
Mohammed Ibrahim – 128
Saakibu H. Mohammed – 39
Yussif Mozel Alhassan Salman -26
Dipantiche M. Lukman -42
Afisheto Muazu -104
Thabit Ibn Issah -48
WOMEN ORGANIZER
Suraiya Manan – 153
Alice Dawuni – 31
Rashida Abdulai – 105
Zenabu Sulemana – 30
Salamatu Abdul Rauf – 8
Treasurer
Mohammed Yussif Toyibu – 174
Damba Abdul Rauf – 37
Husseini Abubakari Saddiq- 175
Youth Organiser
Illiasu Ibrahim – 26
Mohammed Naporo Abubakari – 137
Mohammed Nazeru Alhassan – 22
Abdul Mutalib Kwayaja Yaatun – 32
Ibrahim Abdul Aziz – 170
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NLA Presents GH¢10 Million Dividend to Government
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Published: October 2, 2026
Published at : 05:59Pm
By SAIBU TERRY.
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million dividend to the Government of Ghana, marking the Authority’s return to contributing directly to the Consolidated Fund.
The cheque was presented by the NLA Board and Management to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, with Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam leading t8he Authority’s delegation.
The payment represents the NLA’s first dividend contribution to the state since 2017, according to reports on the presentation.
Dr. Ato Forson welcomed the development but stressed that the contribution should not be treated as a symbolic gesture. He called for sustained efforts by the NLA to improve its revenue generation and deliver greater financial value to the state.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the NLA and the Attorney-General, is reviewing existing revenue-sharing agreements involving the Authority. According to him, the review is intended to address arrangements that may have limited the revenue accruing to government.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the dividend reflects the Authority’s renewed focus on efficiency, transparency and revenue generation.
He said the NLA would continue working to strengthen its operations and contribute meaningfully to national development through its statutory mandate.
The GH¢10 million payment is therefore being positioned as part of broader efforts to improve the NLA’s financial performance and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s public finances.
The NLA has also urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and scammers who may seek to exploit the Authority’s name for fraudulent activities.
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GABBSO Hospital Zone Treats Dakpema Pupils and Staff to Free Haircuts
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Published: September 26, 2026
Published at: 05:11
Ghananewsnet.com
Pupils and staff of the Dakpema Primary and Junior High School were met with a pleasant surprise on Friday, September 25, 2026, as the Hospital Zone of the Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Salon Owners (GABBSO) rolled out a free haircut outreach at their school compound.
The community focused initiative brought smiles to the faces of over 100 students, providing them with fresh grooming free of charge.
According to leadership, the exercise forms part of the association’s broader corporate social responsibility to give back to society and support parents within the local community.
Speaking during the outreach, the Regional Secretary of GABBSO, Mr. Abu Abdulai, who also serves as the Northern Regional Secretary for Association of Small Scale Industries(ASSI) took the opportunity to champion industry unity.
He urged fellow barbers operating within the region who have yet to join the association to register, emphasizing the numerous welfare and professional benefits members stand to gain.
Mr. Abdulai also made a direct appeal to the Member of Parliament (MP) who double as Ghana Education Minister, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, calling for partnership and financial or logistical support.
He noted that with backing from the lawmaker, GABBSO can successfully scale up the initiative to reach many more schools across the constituency.
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NDC Tamale Central Chairman F.K. Kanawu Supports Grassroots Mobilisation with Motorbike Donation
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Published: September 24, 2026
Published at: 07:48am
By Saibu Terry
NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman and re-election aspirant, Farouk F.K. Kanawu, has donated a brand-new motorbike to Mr. Olu of Changli to support grassroots party organisation and mobilisation.
The donation forms part of efforts by Chairman Kanawu to provide logistical support for party activities in Changli and surrounding branches within the Tamale Central Constituency.
The motorbike is expected to facilitate movement and coordination for grassroots activities, including mobilisation, communication and engagement with party members across the area.
Presenting the motorbike, Chairman Kanawu said the support was intended to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and enhance the effectiveness of local organisers.
Mr. Olu, who received the motorbike, expressed appreciation to Chairman Kanawu for the gesture and pledged to use it for its intended purpose.
The donation comes as Chairman Kanawu seeks another term as NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman, with his campaign emphasising grassroots organisation, logistical support and unity within the constituency.
Supporters of the chairman have cited the donation as part of what they describe as his commitment to resourcing the party at the grassroots level.
His campaign team continues to rally supporters under the slogan “Team F.K. – The Solid Team for Victory,” alongside the message “Eyɛ Zu, Eyɛ Za – Retain & Maintain.”