The race for the position of Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region is set to attract fresh competition following the declaration of intent by Hon. Alexis Adugdaa Ayamdor to contest the position

In a statement addressed to the NDC family and media houses, Mr. Ayamdor said his decision followed “careful reflection and extensive consultations,” as he offered himself to serve as the party’s next Regional Secretary

The aspiring candidate is positioning his bid around unity, organisation, discipline, accountability, communication, innovation and grassroots mobilisation, themes he says are necessary to strengthen the party ahead of future political contests

Mr. Ayamdor brings more than two decades of experience spanning governance, education, international development, project management, administration and community mobilisation

His professional background includes service as District Chief Executive of the Bongo District Assembly, Programme Management Specialist and Northern Sector Office Coordinator for USAID, Programme Officer with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Programme Facilitator under the IBIS Public Participation in Local Governance project, and Community Empowerment Programme Officer with TRAX-Ghana

He has also served as an ECOWAS Parliament and Commission Intern and worked as a pupil-teacher in Bongo. He is currently an Industrial Liaison Officer at Bolgatanga Technical University

Beyond his professional experience, Mr. Ayamdor is highlighting a long history of grassroots political involvement within the NDC

His political experience, according to his declaration, includes serving as a Unit Committee Member, elected Assembly Member, Presiding Member, Branch Secretary, Constituency Campaign Team Member and member of the Bongo Constituency Fundraising Committee for the 2024 elections

He is also the Regional Team-Lead of the Former MMDCEs Forum and currently serves as Secretary to the Constituency Council of Elders in Bongo

What Ayamdor Says He Will Bring

If given the opportunity to serve as Regional Secretary, Mr. Ayamdor says he intends to strengthen party structures, improve internal communication and coordination, deepen grassroots mobilisation and promote greater accountability

He also identifies increased participation of women and young people, election preparedness and effective party administration among his priorities

Mr. Ayamdor describes himself as a team player, listener, organiser and servant-leader, promising to work with regional and constituency executives, branch executives, elected representatives, former leaders, cadres, women, youth and the wider party membership

His declaration adds another dimension to what could become a closely watched internal contest for the NDC Regional Secretary position in the Upper East Region

For the NDC in the region, the emerging contest is likely to place renewed attention on questions of party organisation, grassroots mobilisation, internal coordination, discipline and preparedness for future elections

Mr. Ayamdor is calling on party members to support his bid as he seeks to make his experience and organisational agenda part of the conversation over the future direction of the NDC in the Upper East Region

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A long-serving National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist and current Upper East Regional Communication Officer, Jonathan Abdallah Salifu, has formally expressed his intention to contest the position of Upper East Regional Secretary when nominations open

In a strongly worded message to party stakeholders, Mr. Salifu is positioning his more than two decades of experience within the NDC as a key reason he should be entrusted with the party’s regional secretariat

Under the headline A Record Built Through Service. A Leadership Ready for the Region, Mr. Salifu said his political journey has taken him through the party’s structures from the branch level to the regional level

He recalled beginning his service as a Branch Executive at Tindonsoe in 2006, before serving as Deputy Constituency Youth Organiser and Constituency Secretary for the Bolgatanga Central Constituency

He currently serves as the NDC Upper East Regional Communication Officer

According to Mr. Salifu, his years of service have gone beyond holding political positions, arguing that they have given him a deeper understanding of the party’s structures, grassroots politics and the organisational demands of the NDC.
“I have not only held positions; I have learned the Party, served its people, and earned valuable experience along the way,” he stated

A Direct Challenge for the Regional Secretariat

Mr. Salifu said after extensive consultation with party stakeholders and deep reflection, he has decided to offer his experience, energy and commitment for the position of Regional Secretary.
He is appealing to government appointees, former appointees, Members of Parliament, party executives at all levels, party elders and grassroots members to support his bid

He said he is seeking the mandate with “humility, confidence and a clear sense of responsibility” to the party and its members across the region

The Work Ahead Requires Unity

The aspiring Regional Secretary said the NDC in the Upper East Region needs unity, experience, strong organisation and renewed energy to consolidate its gains and strengthen its structures.
“Together, let us consolidate the gains made, strengthen our structures and move the Upper East NDC forward,” he said

Mr. Salifu’s declaration is expected to intensify the contest for the NDC Upper East Regional Secretary position as aspirants position themselves ahead of the party’s internal elections

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A new chapter in the internal politics of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the North East Region appears to be unfolding following the declaration of intent by former Northern Regional Minister and former NDC parliamentary candidate for the Walewale Constituency, Abubakari Abdallah, to contest for the position of Regional Secretary

In a declaration issued on Facebook Sunday, August 30, 2026, addressed to party faithful, Mr. Abdallah announced his decision to seek the mandate of delegates in the upcoming regional elections, describing the move as the result of “deep introspection” and a desire to continue serving the party.

“Dear beloved comrades, with profound anticipation for your invaluable support, I hereby wish to inform you of my intention to contest the position of Regional Secretary of the North East Region in the forthcoming regional election of the great NDC party,” he stated

He further indicated that he would, at the appropriate time, engage party members across the region to explain the reasons behind his decision and outline his vision for the office

The announcement is expected to generate significant discussion within the NDC, as the Regional Secretary position is regarded as one of the most influential offices in the party’s regional structure, responsible for administration, coordination, and implementation of party decisions

With Mr Abdallah’s experience as a former Northern Regional Minister and former parliamentary candidate for Walewale, political observers believe his entry into the race could intensify competition ahead of the regional polls

As campaigning gathers momentum, party supporters will be watching closely to see who else joins the contest and how the race shapes the future leadership of the NDC in the North East Region

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