By – Sadat Dabo

Upper East Regional Women Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Madam Fawzia Yakubu Abagnamah, has called on all Women Organizer aspirants and delegates to prioritise peace, unity and mutual respect ahead of the party’s constituency elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026

In a statement issued on Friday, October 23, Madam Abagnamah extended her best wishes to all Women Organizer aspirants contesting across the 15 constituencies in the Upper East Region, commending them for their commitment and efforts towards strengthening the women’s wing of the party

She noted that the aspirants had undertaken weeks of vigorous campaigns across their respective constituencies and expressed hope that the elections would produce capable, dedicated and hardworking leaders to steer the affairs of the women’s wing at the constituency level

Madam Abagnamah emphasised that effective leadership within the women’s wing would be crucial to strengthening the party’s grassroots structures and contributing to its future electoral success

Aspirants urged to put party unity first

The Regional Women Organizer urged all contestants to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the electoral process, stressing that the outcome of the elections should not undermine the unity of the party

According to her, all aspirants belong to the same political family and share a common responsibility to build a stronger and more united NDC

“Regardless of the outcome, we must remember that we belong to one party and share a common goal of building a stronger and more united NDC. Let us put the collective interest of the party above personal ambitions,” she stated

She further urged the aspirants to demonstrate tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of whether they emerge victorious or lose their respective contests

Delegates to vote from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Madam Abagnamah also reminded delegates that voting would commence at 7:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday

She encouraged delegates across all 15 constituencies to turn out in their numbers and arrive at their designated voting centres early to exercise their franchise

She expressed the hope that all stakeholders would act responsibly to ensure a smooth, transparent and successful electoral process throughout the region

Calls for dedicated women leaders

The Regional Women Organizer expressed optimism that the elections would produce leaders who would serve the party and its members with humility, integrity and dedication

She concluded by wishing all aspirants the very best of luck, while urging party members to work together after the elections to strengthen the NDC women’s wing

The constituency elections form part of the party’s internal democratic process to select leaders who will mobilise women, strengthen grassroots participation and support the party’s organisational and electoral objectives across the Upper East Region

Madam Abagnamah reiterated that maintaining peace and unity before, during and after the polls would be essential to building a stronger party

Source – gbcuraonline.com