Garu constituency is one the constituencies in the Upper East Region taking part in the 13th May 2023 National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries to elect both Flagbearer and Parliamentary Candidate.
AlbertAkuka Alalzuuga: 
The Incumbent Mr. AlbertAkuka Alalzuuga, Dr. Thomas Winsum Anaba, and Mr. George Akudugu Mbawini are all battling for a single parliamentary seat in the Garu constituency.
Mr. Alalzuuga became the DCE from 2013 to 2016. He won the primaries in 2015 and subsequently became the MP in 2016. In 2019, he won the primaries and also emerged winner of the 2020 elections. As an MP, he has led the party for 8years.
Meanwhile, contribution-wise, he has done some things that gave him the opportunity to become the candidate and subsequently become the MP in the 2020 election.
Things he has done in the constituency with his Common Fund include, assisting some students in terms of their school fees, and drilling some boreholes. Etc
However, what we have also gathered has it that, his message to delegates is centered on completing the project he started as an MP. The incumbent Mr. Alalzuuga is currently riding on his existing achievements
Dr. Thomas Anaba: 
Is the former Medical Director for the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, who was sacked by the NPP shortly after they assumed office.
Dr. Anaba contested the 2019 primaries but couldn’t win. However, after the primaries, Dr. Anaba subsequently supported the Incumbent MP to win the 2020 election.
His contribution to the party is also recognized, in the 2020 election, he supported the party and the incumbent with 5 motorbikes and some printed T-Shirts. He is a party financier in both constituency, regional, and national. He is also a member of the party manifesto committee.
Our observation in the constituency shows Dr. Anaba’s message is centered on improving the lives of the people of Garu, especially farmers. He thinks as the constituency is divided into zones, he would use his loan V8 loan to purchase tractors for farmers at various zones to enable them generate income from their farming activities. His message is penetrating deeply and might be able to do the magic for him.
Mr. George Akudugu Mbawini: 
Is a Chartered Accountant, he contested the last primaries in 2019 and came 3rd. Despite losing the primaries, just like his colleague contender did by also throwing his support to the incumbent MP Mr. Alalzuuga, the same was done by Mr. Mbawini towards supporting the MP in the 2020 election. He also gave the party 5 motorbikes with some T-Shirts.
However, our visit to the constituency also shows, Mr. Mbawini is focusing on providing portable drinking water to the people of Garu. He has assured delegates that when given the opportunity, he will purchase a wreck to help the constituency with continuous borehole drilling in every corner of the constituency. His message is also welcoming to delegates.
However, his popularity in the party cannot match that of the incumbent and Dr. Anaba
Our Prediction
From the information we have gathered so far in Garu, the incumbent MP is facing a tough battle with his contenders.
Views gathered by delegates says, he has been in position for 12 years, 4 years as a District Chief Executive (DCE) and 8 years as a Member of Parliament, and yet not much development is witnessed in the constituency.
Majority of those we engaged believes, is time to give opportunity to a new person to examine the difference.
If nothing changes from now till Friday night, Garu is likely to have a new NDC parliamentary representative in the name of Dr. Thomas Anaba
For the Flagbearership, John Dramani Mahama will get over 87.5 percent ahead of his other contenders Dr. Kwabena Duffour, a former Minister of Finance and Mr. Kojo Bonsu, a former Mayor of Kumasi will share the rest of the votes.
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Please, these are views collated, the views expressed here were not our decision we engage those who matter.
Our good wish goes to all candidates.
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