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Published: June 24, 2026

Published at: 06:36Pm

Story by Saibu

The long-serving Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Mion, Hon. Iddrisu Ndung Amin, popularly known as “Natural,” has officially announced that he will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming constituency executive elections.

In a statement released on June 24, 2026, Amin said the decision marks the end of a 17-year journey as the administrative head of the party in the constituency, having served four consecutive terms since first assuming office in 2009.

Describing the role as the “greatest honour” of his political career, he stated that the time had come to hand over leadership responsibilities to a new generation.

“Healthy democracies and strong political parties thrive on renewal and fresh perspectives,” he said, adding that although he would be stepping down from the position, his commitment to the NPP and its ideals remained unwavering.

During his tenure, Amin played a central role in building and strengthening the party’s structures in Mion through election campaigns, voter registration exercises, grassroots mobilisation and administrative reforms. He credited the collective efforts of party executives and members for maintaining a vibrant and united constituency organisation, culminating in the NPP’s historic parliamentary victory in 2020.

Reflecting on his political journey, Amin recounted his experience serving as a polling station secretary for four years before becoming Constituency Secretary, bringing his total years of service as a party officer to 21.

He paid tribute to several former parliamentary candidates and party leaders he worked with over the years, highlighting lessons he learned from each.

Among them was former parliamentary candidate Hon. Samuel, whom he credited with giving him the opportunity to participate in the Electoral Commission’s collation process during the 2008 elections. According to Amin, observations made during that exercise influenced the party’s decision to challenge the election results in court.

He also praised Hon. Shani for teaching him patience and respect for differing opinions, while commending Hon. Hashim for exemplifying integrity, accountability and transparency in both public and political life.

Amin further acknowledged former Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister Hon. Ayaba for inspiring him to dream big and remain focused on achieving the party’s long-standing ambition of winning the parliamentary seat in Mion.

The outgoing secretary reserved special appreciation for family members, party elders, constituency executives, polling station officers, electoral area coordinators and members of the party’s Council of Elders and Council of Patrons for their support throughout his tenure.

He also expressed gratitude to Mohammed Yahuza, whom he described as his political mentor and “Rock of Gibraltar,” for supporting his rise to the position in 2009.

Amin used the occasion to reflect on the creation of “Agents for Change,” a political mobilisation group he established shortly after becoming secretary. The initiative aimed to recruit and organise educated party sympathisers from Mion living outside the constituency to serve as polling agents and campaign mobilisers during elections.

Despite stepping aside from the executive role, Amin assured party members that he would continue to support the NPP through mentorship and advisory roles.

“I leave this office with a deep sense of fulfilment. We have fought the good fight together, and I look forward to working alongside all of you from the sidelines to secure our next electoral victory in 2028, In Shaa Allah,” he stated.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, saying he has accepted the verdict of his parliamentary party after growing pressure over his leadership.

In a speech on Monday, June 22, Starmer said the debate over whether he was the right person to lead Labour back to power had been settled, but the party was now asking whether he was best placed to lead it into the next general election.

“I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question. And I accept that answer with good grace,” he said.

Starmer said every decision he had taken as prime minister had been guided by a commitment to put the country first.

“Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first,” he stated.

The outgoing prime minister disclosed that he had informed King Charles III of his decision and would begin the process of selecting a new Labour leader.

“I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision,” Starmer said.

He added that he would ask the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee to establish a timetable for the leadership contest, with nominations expected to open on July 9 and conclude before Parliament’s summer recess.

Starmer’s resignation comes less than two years after he led Labour to a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule.

His departure follows months of political pressure, declining popularity and growing calls within Labour for a change in leadership. Recent reports indicated that senior party figures and Labour MPs had increasingly questioned whether he remained the party’s strongest candidate for the next general election.

The resignation sets the stage for a leadership contest that will determine both the next Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister.

Potential successors are expected to emerge in the coming weeks as the party begins the process of selecting a new leader.

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Published: June 22, 2026

Published at: 04:37Am

Story by Saibu Terry

A Facebook user, Tarimbia Saani, has appealed to media owners, radio station administrators, and political party leaders to exercise caution in discussions surrounding the longstanding Abudu-Andani chieftaincy issue, warning that inflammatory commentary could threaten the peace currently prevailing in the country.

In a post shared on his Facebook page, Saani expressed concern over recent discussions on some radio platforms, which he believes risk reopening old wounds associated with the sensitive Dagbon conflict.

According to him, he listened to excerpts of a programme on Majority Radio in which a communicator affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) appeared to be revisiting matters relating to the Abudu-Andani dispute. He noted that a day later, a radio presenter perceived to be sympathetic to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) also discussed the issue, seemingly in response to the earlier comments.

Saani cautioned that public exchanges of this nature could escalate tensions if not handled responsibly.

“This is a dangerous, sensitive and a cliff we are trying to stroll on,” he wrote, emphasizing the need for restraint among political communicators and media practitioners.

He therefore called on radio station managers and owners, as well as leaders of the country’s major political parties, to intervene and ensure that discussions on the matter are conducted with the utmost responsibility and sensitivity.

The Facebook user further stressed the importance of safeguarding the peace and stability that Dagbon and the nation as a whole currently enjoy following years of efforts aimed at resolving the historic conflict.

“Let’s be guided and preserve the peace we all are enjoying now,” he stated.

His comments come amid growing concerns about the role of political discourse and media commentary in shaping public opinion on sensitive national issues, particularly those with historical and ethnic dimensions.

The Abudu-Andani conflict, which dominated national attention for decades, remains one of Ghana’s most delicate traditional disputes. Many stakeholders continue to advocate caution in public discussions to avoid actions or statements that could undermine the gains made through reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts.