Connect with us

News

NORTHERN REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUSPENDS TAMALE NORTH CONSTITUENCY CHAIRMAN

The Northern Regional Executive Committee of NPP led by the Regional Chairman, Mohammed Batimba Samba, has suspended the Constituency chairman of Tamale North, Mohammed Sadat (Chairman Short) for injuring a Polling Station Organizer, Mr. Karim Alhassan in a shooting incident against some Youth group of the party in a brawl.

The decision was arrived at the Regional Executive Committee meeting following a petition brought against the constituency Chairman over his alleged misconduct, which flouted the constitution of the New Patriotic Party.

In a letter signed by the Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP, Mohammed Batimba Samba cited Mohammed Sadat for serious offenses including Shooting and injuring Mr. Karim Alhassan, a polling station organizer, over a misunderstanding on the night of 17th January 2025. Threatening colleague constituency executives at gunpoint during a constituency executive committee meeting.

Other offenses allegedly perpetrated by ‘Chairman Short’ included Leading gun-wielding thugs to forcefully take a party pickup from the driver of the 2024 parliamentary candidate of Tamale North. He is also accused of Leading some men believed to be police officers to break into a private business center of the former Parliamentary Candidate and made away with valuable items, including fertilizer bags, street lights, and hair dryers.

Mr. Mohammed Sadat is also accused of making false accusations and using intemperate language against party leadership on radio, TV, and social media platforms on several occasions.

All these, Among other acts of violence and intimidation against party members, brought the party’s name into disrepute and public ridicule, which constitute misconduct as stipulated in Article 4(7) (1b) and 4(7) (1g) of the party constitution.

Based on these allegations, the Regional Executive Committee has acted on the matter at hand by suspending ‘Chairman Short’, from his current position as the constituency chairman for Tamale North.

The suspension of Chairman Short is of immediate effect pending proceedings from the Regional Disciplinary Committee, which is handling the issue mandated with investigations.

Confusion has since rocked the Tamale North Constituency following the suspension of the constituency Chairman by the Regional Executive Committee. While a section of electoral area coordinators and Polling Agents backed the dismissal of the constituency chairman, others kicked against the decision and called for his reinstatement before all heads loose in the constituency.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

NPP Annuls Constituency Executive Elections in Three Constituencies, Refers Disputes to Electoral Affairs Committee

Details

Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:55pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has annulled the purported Constituency Executive Elections conducted in three constituencies, citing violations of party directives, election regulations, and, where applicable, existing court orders.

In a statement dated July 15, 2026, the party announced that the National Steering Committee took the decision after reviewing the conduct of the constituency executive elections held across the country over the weekend.

According to the statement, the annulled elections were held in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa constituencies.

The NPP said the elections in the affected constituencies were conducted in “flagrant disregard” of party directives, the rules and regulations governing the 2026 Constituency Executive Elections, and, in some instances, subsisting court orders.

The party further disclosed that the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee has been summoned to appear before the National Steering Committee on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the elections in the affected constituencies.

Additionally, the National Steering Committee has referred election-related issues in Asante Akyem Central, together with all other unresolved constituency election disputes, to the Electoral Affairs Committee of the National Council for advice and recommendations.

The NPP reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring strict compliance with its constitution and regulations while preserving the integrity, credibility, and transparency of its internal democratic processes.

The statement was jointly signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, and General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.

Continue Reading

News

NDC Northern Regional Elections Directorate Takes Over Tamale Central Branch Elections

Details

Published July 15, 2026

Published at: 3:27Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

The Northern Regional Elections Directorate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has assumed full responsibility for all activities relating to the party’s branch elections in the Tamale Central Constituency with immediate effect.

In an official notice issued on Tuesday, the Directorate said the decision would remain in force until further notice, indicating that it will oversee and manage all aspects of the branch election process in the constituency.

The statement directed all party members, stakeholders, and interested persons to channel all communications, inquiries, and issues concerning the Tamale Central branch elections through the Northern Regional Elections Directorate.

While the notice did not state the reasons behind the decision, the Regional Elections Directorate appealed to members for their cooperation and understanding as it carries out its mandate.

The notice was signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, the Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT of the NDC.

The latest development places the administration of the Tamale Central branch elections directly under the supervision of the regional leadership, pending further directives.

Continue Reading

News

Ghana Drawn with Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for WAFU B U-20 Championship

Details

Published: July 15, 2026

Published at: 2:15Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Ghana’s Black Satellites have been drawn in a challenging Group B alongside regional rivals Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The draw was conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Black Satellites will renew their fierce rivalry with Nigeria in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the competition. Togo and Burkina Faso complete a highly competitive group, setting the stage for a demanding qualification campaign for the four-time African champions.

Group A consists of hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Niger, with the three nations also competing for a place at the continental championship.

The WAFU B U-20 Championship will feature all seven member associations of the zone and serves as the official qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Ghana, adding extra significance to the Black Satellites’ campaign as they seek to qualify for the continental showpiece on home soil.

WAFU B U-20 Championship Draw

Group A

Côte d’Ivoire
Benin
Niger

Group B

Ghana
Nigeria
Togo
Burkina Faso

Continue Reading