The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Savannah Region has concluded the vetting of aspirants ahead of its upcoming regional executive elections, with candidates balloting for their respective positions last Friday 16th October, 2026.
For the position of Regional Chairman, incumbent Chairman Alhaji Imoro Seidu, popularly known as Man Blessing, picked ballot number 3.
His contenders, Osumanu Seidu, popularly known as Chenchen, picked number 1, while Abdul Nasser Adam picked number 2.
For the position of Regional Secretary, Ali Bakari Kassim picked number 1, Saro Emmanuel Sadari picked number 2, while Issifu Seidu Kudus Gbedese picked number 3.
The ballot numbers are expected to feature prominently in the aspirants’ campaign activities as they prepare for the regional executive elections.
Nkilgi FM will publish the ballot numbers of aspirants contesting other executive positions as more details become available.
Meanwhile, reports have emerged of an alleged attempt to disqualify Iddrisu Muhiba, popularly known as Queen Hiba, who is contesting for the position of Regional Communications Officer.
The reasons for her alleged disqualification remain unclear, but the development has reportedly left her supporters agitated, with concerns mounting over the circumstances surrounding the decision.
One Assan Lukman writing on Facebook questioned the silence of the Savannah Regional Minister during the NDC vetting committee proceedings.
According to him, the Minister, who was a member of the vetting committee, remained silent when asked to testify on whether Queen Hiba is an active member of the NDC and whether she has ever held any position within the party.
Assan Lukman’s concern raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the vetting process and the issues considered in determining the eligibility of aspirants.
In a related development, aspirants contesting for the position of Deputy Regional Secretary have reportedly petitioned the vetting committee to disqualify a fellow aspirant called Jeey Bavug.
The petitioners allege that the individual failed to appear before the committee but was nevertheless cleared to contest.
It is further alleged that some aspirants who have never held executive positions within the party have been cleared to contest.
The developments have prompted calls from some party members for the NDC’s rules and regulations to be applied fairly and consistently, without exception, to safeguard the integrity of the party’s internal democratic processes.
The Savannah Region NDC vetting committee is yet to issue a statement on the developments.
Source: nkilgifm.com
