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Tamale Metro Assembly Members Confirm Fuseini Okasha as PM

Assembly Members of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly have confirmed Fuseini Okasha as their Presiding Member, renewing his mandate for another 2 years term.

During a ‘Yes or No’ vote confirmation, the Incumbent Presiding Member received 56 ‘Yes’ votes, while 2 people objected his confirmation by thumb printing on the ‘No’ vote.

This came after fellow contender Ibrahim Iddrisu stepped down, paving way for the Incumbent PM to stand unopposed in the second round of the election after first round of the elections by the Assembly Members failed to produce a winner with each contestant failing to meet the threshold of the 42 votes.

While the Presiding Member polled 34 votes to have an edge this time around, Ibrahim Iddrisu garnered 26 votes, pushing the contest to another elections per the status of the Assembly amid tensions and apprehensions.

The outcome of the first round of the elections today, Wednesday 18th March 2026, reflects 10 days ago when the Assembly Members convened to elect PM with the Presiding Member trailing in the contest while Ibrahim Iddrisu led him in the elections.Failing to build consensus, non of contenders opted to stepdown for the other in the last sitting.

In a sharp contrast, Ibrahim Iddrisu, who trailed in the contest today, demonstrated courage, humility and accepted to step down for the PM to go unopposed in the elections.

His decision was anchored on pleas, advice, broader consultation coupled with an intervention made by the Tamale Mayor, Adam Abukari Takoro.

Following the outcome of the elections, Hon. Fuseini Okasha was administered into oath as the Presiding Member of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly under the guidance of Justice Emmanuel.

This has put rest the seeming divisions, factions, resentment and antagonism nearly creeping into the Assembly due to the Presiding Membership elections.

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Tolon seat: Intimidation alone contributes 70% for the victory of NPP – Alhaj Fuzak

Published Inusah Dondaliya

Date: 30th April 2026

An Entrepreneur cum Renowned Contractor, Alhaj Fuzak, has assured that NDC will snatch the Tolon seat from the NPP come the 2028 general elections through his own influence.

According to the Contractor, NPP does not deserve to hold on to the seat under the stewardship of the current MP, Hon.Alhaj Iddrisu Habib given the massive following of NDC in the Tolon Constituency, promising to push resources into the constituency to ensure that NDC wins back the seat after missing out in the two previous Parliamentary elections.

Speaking on DM TV in an interview, Alhaj Fuzak attributed the loss of the seat in the 2024 elections to the shooting incident that occurred on the voting day, claiming that the majority of NDC sympathizers refused to show up to vote due to fear and panic after the shooting incident which claimed a life in Nyankpala.

He also cited a difficulty they encountered in Chirifoyili, an NPP-dominated community as another factor militating against the party’s victory.

During the interview, Alhaj Fuzak noted that under no circumstance should NDC lose the Tolon seat to the NPP considering the numbers the party had in the Constituency, alleging that intimidation has always been the winning tool of the NPP due to the collation center being situated in Tolon – a stronghold for the Incumbent MP.

He said that intimidation alone during the election and collation process contributes to 70 percent of their opponents’ victory.

Speaking in Dagbani, Alhaj Fuzak said, looking at the demographics of Tolon, “NPP doesn’t have the numbers to always win the seat. They have few areas as their strongholds. These include Tolon, Chirifoyili, Yoɣu, Jagidooyili, and a few other communities. But take communities like Nyankpala, Ligbun, and Kasuliyili which are predominantly NDC strongholds, outweigh the voting populace in the NPP’s strongholds”.

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Gushegu Constituency: MP donates 10 motorbikes to GES and GHS

Published by Inusah Dondaliya

30th April 2026

The MP of Gushegu, Hon. Lawyer Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, has donated 10 motorbikes to the Gushegu Municipal Education Directorate and Health Directorate, aimed at enhancing their field officers’ operations in the Municipality.

While 5 motorbikes were donated to the Municipal Health Directorate, 5 were equally presented to the Education Directorate.

At a ceremony in Gushegu on Wednesday, 29th April 2026, the MP handed over the motorbikes to the leadership of the directorates aimed at enhancing their transportation to every nook and cranny of the Constituency especially the hard-to-reach areas.

The gesture by the MP is also tailored towards improving healthcare delivery and enhancing educational outcomes among students in the Gushegu Constituency.

During the donation, the MP noted that the gesture is meant to fortify and strengthen the operations of GES and GHS Staff in the Constituency for a positive outcome on the people.

As BECE candidates prepare to participate in the 2026 BECE Examination, the MP also presented mathematical sets to GES for onward delivery to over 1,000 BECE candidates in the Gushegu Municipality, aimed at enabling them to write their examination without any hindrance, as some of them may lack the basic items required to write the exams.

Meanwhile, Hon. Hassan Tampuli also assured to provide educational infrastructure to schools that were ravaged by the rainstorm a few weeks ago.

Both the leadership of Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service in the Municipality commended the MP for his efforts geared towards improving education and health standards in the Municipality, saying their officers will be able to move around over 400 communities in the area to positively contribute to enhancing healthcare services and also uplifting the standards of education in the Municipality.

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Dr. Zaruq donates 100 bags of cement, GHC10,000 to support construction of NPP N/R Office

Published by Inusah Dondaliya

18th April 2026

Alhaj Dr. Ahmed Zaruk Nuhu, a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bimbila Constituency and founder of Advance Global University College of Health, has donated 100 bags of cement and GHC10,000 to support the construction of the party’s Northern Regional office in Tamale.

The donation was made on Saturday, April 18, 2026, during a brief ceremony at the construction site. Dr. Zaruk said his contribution reflects his commitment to the growth of the party in the Northern Region and the need for a functional regional headquarters to improve administration and operations.

Receiving the items on behalf of the regional leadership were executives led by Second Vice Chairman Alhaj Abdul Rahaman Mahama, along with the Treasurer and Communications Director Yussif Danjummah.

Dr. Zaruk emphasized unity within the party and encouraged members to rally behind the project to ensure its timely completion. In response, the executives expressed gratitude and prayed for blessings upon him, urging him to continue supporting the initiative.

After the presentation, Dr. Zaruk toured the construction site. The planned facility will include 12 offices, a conference room, and guest rooms, with completion expected within six months

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