30 NDC Aspirants File Nominations in Upper West Ahead of Regional Election
Thirty aspirants filed nomination forms at the NDC regional office in Wa, with a later report of 60 aspirants
In Brief
- •Thirty aspirants filed nomination forms at the NDC regional office in Wa, with a later report of 60 aspirants
- •Candidates for regional chair include Sombawiere Samba, incumbent Abdul Nasir Saani, and businessman Alhassan Aadam Randy
- •Boniface Tienaah has filed for regional vice‑chairmanship, while Dr ABC and Cornelius Naasoa Wuobar vie for deputy regional secretary
- •All aspirants will undergo vetting before the regional delegates conference scheduled for next month
Why It Matters
The internal nomination process reflects the NDC’s strategy to strengthen grassroots representation and secure parliamentary seats in the Upper West Region ahead of the upcoming regional election. By fielding a broad slate of candidates, the party aims to energise local support and demonstrate organisational depth, which could influence voter turnout and the party’s performance in the region’s parliamentary constituencies.
Key Details
- Number of aspirants reported
- 30 (later 60)
- Regional chair candidates
- 3
- Regional vice chair candidate
- 1
- Deputy regional secretary candidates
- 2
- Vetting date
- Friday
- Delegates conference
- next month
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