Closing of Nomination for Orphan Constituencies and Number of Contestants

11, 8, 2023

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Press release

All Media Houses 10/8/2022

We hope this statement finds you in good health and high spirits.

The Communications Directorate writes to inform you about the closing of nominations for the upcoming elections for the orphan constituencies.

We are proud to announce that the nominations for the orphan constituencies has officially closed yesterday.

The opening provides ample time for deserving candidates to come forward and present themselves as potential representatives for the orphan constituencies.

Since the opening of nominations, we have already received significant interest from individuals across our region who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of orphan constituencies.

As of yesterday, a total of (19) individuals have submitted their nominations, each bringing unique experiences and qualifications that will contribute to a diverse range of voices advocating for the well-being of the constituencies

This increasing number of candidates highlights a heightened enthusiasm within our party members to address the pressing issues faced by orphan constituencies and emphasizes the need for inclusive representation.

It is heartening to witness such engagement from aspiring candidates who genuinely care about the welfare of their constituency and want to be part of the efforts in shaping a better future for them.

To ensure a fair and transparent election process, our party has established an impartial and independent electoral committee that will oversee the nomination procedure, scrutinize the candidates' qualifications, and spearhead the overall electoral process.

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your esteemed media houses to actively participate in this election process in other to create public awareness about the importance of this elections.

Together, we can create a platform where the voices of orphan constituencies are heard and their rights are protected.

Please find attached below the list of candidates and their constituencies regarding the nomination.

KUMBUNGU

1.HON ABDUL-SALAM HAMZA FATAW

SAVULEGU

1.HON. MUHAMMED ABDUL SAMED

2.HON. FATAHIA ABDUL AZIZ

SAGNARIGU

1.HON. FELICIA 2.KONAAH TETTEY

TAMALE SOUTH

1.ALHAJI FUSEINI MUSAH.

2.ALHAJI BABA ALHASSAN