Issifu Mahmoud, the parliamentary candidate for Binduri Constituency, is making waves with his grassroots campaign, known as the “Retail Campaign,” under the guidance of NDC national Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. Apexnewsgh reports According to him, despite facing derogatory remarks from his opponent, Hon. Abdalai Abanga of the NPP, Issifu Mahmoud’s message is striking a chord with the residents of Binduri. Mahmoud emphasizes his strong ties to the community, highlighting his accessibility without armed security, unlike his opponent. He also stresses his contributions to the community, which have brought stability to the Kusuag kingdom. Mahmoud firmly believes that the NDC’s initiatives, such as connecting rural areas to electricity and improving healthcare facilities, demonstrate the party’s dedication to the well-being of the community. In his bid to challenge the status quo, Mahmoud questions the impact of his opponent’s promises of boreholes and criticizes unfinished projects that have led to dangers in the community. He emphasizes that effective governance and leadership are crucial for the progress of the community. Issifu Mahmoud urges constituents to discern the differences between the governance styles of the NDC and NPP. He emphasizes that security is a government responsibility and points out the failures of the NPP in this area, resulting in increased brutality and insecurity. Mahmoud’s message resonates clearly: the people of Binduri deserve better, and he is the leader who can bring about positive change. The “Retail Campaign,” spearheaded by National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, is a testament to the dedication of Issifu Mahmoud in reaching out to remote communities and directly engaging with the people to understand and address the challenges they face. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
Drilling of boreholes will not save Abdulai Abanga–Issifu Mahmoud
In an interesting turn of events, Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud , the Parliamentary Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has confidently stated that the current Member of Parliament for Binduri, Mr. Abdulai Abanga, will lose his seat in the upcoming elections. Lawyer Mahmoud believes that Abanga should accept this reality and gracefully step aside, as his efforts to secure votes through drilling boreholes in the constituency will not save him. When asked if he would also prioritize drilling boreholes if elected as Binduri MP, Lawyer Issifu responded affirmatively, stating that borehole provision has been a standard practice among previous MPs in the area. He specifically mentioned a former MP, Ben Noah, who was nicknamed “water king” due to his success in drilling numerous boreholes. However, Issifu emphasized that while water is essential, there are other crucial aspects that contribute to a meaningful and complete life. Furthermore, Lawyer Issifu highlighted the lack of constructed roads in Binduri and alleged that the current government in power has failed to bring peace in Bawku. He questioned whether borehole provision should outweigh rural electrification, noting that had the NDC continued in power from 2016 to 2020, every household in Binduri would have been connected to the national grid. When asked about any rural electrification efforts under Abdulai Abanga’s tenure, Lawyer Issifu dismissed them as insignificant. He claimed that the work done was merely connecting already set up poles and wiring and accused Abanga of falsely presenting this as his own accomplishment. According to Issifu, these electrification materials were provided during the NDC’s tenure and are still available, suggesting that Abanga is distributing them for personal gain. Lawyer Issifu was questioned about his fear of losing the seat to Abanga, to which he confidently replied that not even a trip to heaven would save Abanga from defeat. He went on to question Abanga’s use of buses to bring supporters from Kumasi, hinting at possible corruption in the process. Issifu also mentioned that some executive members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Binduri Constituency are actively campaigning for him and the NDC, although he did not disclose their identities. Meanwhile, in what promises to be a fiercely contested election, Binduri Constituency residents eagerly await the final outcome and the impact it will have on their representation in Parliament. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Binduri: NDC PC Cries aloud over incidence of insecurity after the attack on Constituency Chairman
The NDC Parliamentary Candidate in the Binduri constituency Issifu Mahmoud in a press release copied the Apexnewsgh.com has raised alarm over what he described as a high incidence of insecurity and organized crime in the Binduri Constituency. Apexnewsgh.com report “Lately, the epicenter of insecurity was the greater Masaka, particularly in Bazua township of the Binduri district, with the very latest being the attempted Murder of the NDC Constituency chairman Hon MARTIN ARIKU” The statement said. The Statement which was issued by Counselor Jambeidu Mbawini Sadat, NDC Communication Officer for Binduri constituency said: If the situation is not brought under control, it could spread to other parts of the constituency. The statement also captured that criminals would, in advance, issue out anonymous threats via social media to their victims before viciously attacking them and, in some cases, killing them. “It was in this fashion that the Constituency Chairman’s residence was attacked by gunmen in the Bazua township on the 26th of August 2023 leading to the death of some people in the attack”. However, the member of Parliament and leadership of NDC in the Binduri Constituency are appealing to all residents to be law-abiding by way of preaching peace and love in their respective congregations and avoid abetting insecurity. “We also appeal to the communities, as well as the leaders to avoid apportioning blame to one another or the other as being the one instigating insecurity”. The statement said The statement further extends calls to the government to also consider strengthening the numbers of security personnel with the necessary logistics to be visible in every part of the District Read the full statement below: STATEMENT BY OFFICE OF THE NDC PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE FOR BINDURI CONSTITUENCY ON THE STATE OF INSECURITY IN THE BINDURI DISTRICT AND CALL FOR CALM As political leaders in the Binduri Constituency we are alarmed by the high incidence of insecurity and organized crime in the Binduri Constituency. Lately, the epicenter of insecurity was the greater Masaka, particularly in Bazua township of the Binduri district, with the very latest being the attempted Murder of the NDC Constituency chairman Hon MARTIN ARIKU. If the situation is not brought under control, it could spread to other parts of the constituency. It is reported that criminals would, in advance, issue out anonymous threats via social media to their victims before viciously attacking them and, in some cases, killing them. It was in this fashion that the Constituency Chairman’s residence was attacked by gunmen in the Bazua township on the 26th August 2023 leading to the death of some people in the attack. According to the Constitution (1992), of the Republic of Ghana, it is the duty of the State to provide protection to its citizenry but the same is yet to be seen by the people of the BInduri District. While we appreciate the little effort by the Police service and other sister security agencies for endeavoring to play their constitutional role, we feel there is complacency in the way they discharge their duties. The arrest of the suspects is often a belated and reactive response. There is no doubt that the attacks – and subsequent loss of lives- could have been pre-empted by the security apparatus if there is numerical strength and resources at their disposal to fight crime in the District. We, therefore, call upon all the security agencies tasked with fighting crime to increase cooperation and information sharing between, and or among the general public. We assert that the police and other security agencies involved in the fight against crime in the District discharge their duties professionally to gather as well as to extract information from suspects without unnecessarily violating their human rights by inflicting bodily harm and destruction of property. At the same time, we wish to call upon the residents to be vigilant, and security-conscious to cooperate with security agencies to fight insecurity in the District. The government should also consider strengthening the numbers of security personnel with the necessary logistics to be visible in every part of the District. Finally, we appeal to all residents to be law-abiding, preach peace and love in their respective congregations, and avoid abetting insecurity. We also appeal to the communities, as well as the leaders to avoid apportioning blame to one another or the other as being the one instigating insecurity. Issued by : Counselor Jambeidu Mbawini Sadat NDC Communication Officer for Binduri constituency Tel: 0246959993 Signed by : Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Binduri Constituency Tel : 0244074000 Cc. Maxx Empire FM Zebs FM Zebilla DASTECH FM Zebilla Dreams FM Bolga Apex News Bolga A1 FM Bolga Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen/Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com by email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062
NDC Primaries: 7 freshly elected Parliamentary Candidates you must know in the Upper East Region
In the Upper East Region, Seven (7) fresh faces have emerged as parliamentary candidates elect for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in various constituencies. In Garu, Dr. Winsum Anaba, the former Medical Director for the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, who was sacked by the NPP shortly after they assumed office snatched the seat from the incumbent Albert Alaazuga Akuka with no mercy. In the Chiana/ Paga constituency, Mr. Alamzy Billa snatched the seat from the incumbent Mr. Thomas Addah Dalu. Navrongo also brought a new face in the person of Simon Aworigo Akibange, the man who returned from the United Kingdom as the NDC- UK Ireland Chapter secretary to claim a Parliamentary seat he believes belongs to him. He beat the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Navrongo Central Constituency Sampson Tangombu Chiragia and emerge victorious. On the part of Binduri, Lawyer. Issifu Mahmoud, the resigned police officer cum Lawyer floored the former Member of Parliament Dr. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem with a slight margin. In the Zebilla Constituency, Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla came top among the seven aspiring candidates to emerge victorious. He has already contested twice and lost. Fortunately, his third attempt saw him through as the elected Parliamentary Candidate. Note, in the case of Zebilla, the incumbent MP Cletus Avoka said, he is not seeking re-election again. As for Talensi Constituency, the number of aspirants was seen as the highest in the region. 8 people contested the single Parliamentary seat, and above all, Mahama Dung Daniel came top ahead of other aspirants. Note, in the case of Talensi, the incumbent MP Benson Tongo Baba said, he is not seeking for re-election again. Meanwhile, in the Bongo Constituency, Lawyer Charles Bawadua beat the incumbent Bongo MP Edward Bawa slightly to claim the overwhelming victory Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com
NDC Primaries: Binduri Constituency and what the outcome is likely to be after counting of ballot
The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be going to the poll on May 13, 2023, for their internal flagbearership and parliamentary primaries. Apexnewsgh.com, as part of our usual public view seeking ahead of party elections in the Upper East region, has conducted extensive views and opinions from the people of Binduri regarding the National Democratic Party internal primaries Binduri is one of the hottest constituencies to watch as far as the 13th May elections are concerned. Officially, two candidates, Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud a private legal practitioner and Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem are competing for the Binduri Parliamentary seat. Whoever wins between the two candidates in the upcoming primaries on May 13 will be facing Mr. Abdulai Abanga the New Patriotic Party (NPP) only representative from the region in the Akufo-Addo second administration. VIEWS Note: One of the reasons that contributed to the loss of Binduri’s seat to the NPP in the 2020 election was as a result of disunity and party internal wrangling in the camp of Dr. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem and the camp of Mr. Simon Azimbe another strong figure in the Binduri party politics. Issues such as: Disunity In The Party After Every Constituency Executives Election And Parliamentary Primaries Poor Campaign Messages And Unfulfillment Of Some Promises Neglect Of Party Foot Soldiers Lack Of Social Interventions On The Side Of Our MPs And Other Government Appointees Few Families Or Individuals Hijacking And Benefiting From The Party Party Becoming Unattractive To The Youth Failure In Developing The Human Resource Of The Party, where sighted as lapses that caused the Binduri NDC in the last election. According to the views we collated from those who matter especially the delegates, In Binduri, there is a history or historical antecedent that, you don’t come once and win an election, especially with regards to MPs. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem per history lost and came back before he won in the Binduri seat. The people of Binduri believe in this adage that says, ‘The devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know’. Some of these delegates still believe Dr. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem even didn’t do things right in his first opportunity as an MP, with regard to development in the area like what the current NPP MP Abanga is doing on his first time in office. Dr. Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem was the former Deputy Upper East Regional Minister before being elected as an MP by the people of Binduri from 2016 to 2020. But his own people still think they did not feel his representation in Parliament as expected. Some also believe that Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem is a book-long type who finds it difficult to assist members of the constituents in time their needs when they knocked at his door for help. According to them, if Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem wants to move forward in politics, he must come down to the level of constituents and throw his book long to the British. On the part of Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud, information also gathered during our visit in Binduri has it that, Lawyer Issifu only resurfaced after the 2020 election and started meeting with opinion leaders and party members to announce his interest in the party. He resigned as a police Officer. We also gathered that at a time, the issue of disqualifying Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud came up due to his inactiveness in the party but the party concluded that they needed unity in Party. So, disqualifying him will rather bring more disunity because whether the party likes it or not, the Lawyer has his own party supporters. Hence, they must allow every sleeping dog to lie. However, with all this brouhaha, we have gathered that Lawyer Issifu is penetrating seriously as well with his good message of hope to the Binduri people. OUR PREDICTION After analyzing the views gathered from delegates from Binduri by our ApexnewsGh team, we have the conviction that the May 13, primaries between Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem and Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud is going to be a tough one. However, Robert Baba Kuganab-Lem will be able to sell through but not with much votes ahead of his contender Lawyer Issifu Mahmoud. For the Flagbearership, John Dramani Mahama will get over 90.5 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. Apexnewsgh.com is noted for its accurate predictions of local elections so far within the Upper East region. Please, these are views collated, the views expressed here were not our decision we engage those who matter. Our good wish goes to the both candidates Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email apexnewsgh@gmail.com









