S/R:Bolewura calls for protection of economic trees

S/R:Bolewura calls for protection of economic trees

The Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area, Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso(I) has called for the protection of economic trees in and around the Savannah Ecological Zone.

This he indicated was necessary to secure our valuable wood lots especially,rosewood and shea butter trees which are of monetary value to the people.

At a stakeholder dialogue on the environment held at Bole in Bole District of the Savannah Region on the theme,"Enhancing the protection and conservation of Rosewood and other Economic Wood lots, around the Savannah Region,"the Bolewura lamented the extent of rosewood harvesting and commercial charcoal burning in the region, describing it as a "regrettable collusion".

The dialogue which was organized by Jaksally Development Organization in collaboration with Arocha Ghana, Northcode, various MPs and MMDCEs in the region and Social Initiative for Literacy and Development Programme among others, brought together key stakeholders and various players in the environmental protection value chain to deliberate on the way forward out of the twin evils of rosewood harvesting and commercial charcoal burning.

The Bolewura expressed his commitment towards the protection of the environment,adding that,"...when I mounted the skins barely one and half years ago,my first policy was that I wrote a letter,circulated it to all concerned banning felling of trees, charcoal burning and other related wood processes.I wrote an official letter sent it to Forestry Commission, Police boss,to all my subchiefs banning what we are today for.I earlier on banned it and that was in support of what my bigman (Yagbonwura) had done.But you see,the miscreants are still there.They go behind you.You cannot go to the forest yourself and those who are expected to carryout the thing are themselves implicated...".

According to the chief,the continuous cutting down of economic trees such as sheanut,dawadawa, rosewood inter alia can be blamed on the poor supervision by the Forestry Commission and the powers that be who, instead of enforcing the law are rather emboldening the buyers and promoting the destruction of the environment and forest resources.

He was however,hopeful that with a concerted effort and effective collaboration between religious leaders,the media and other well meaning stakeholders,we can win the fight against illegal logging and commercial charcoal burning in the region.

The Bishop of the Diocese of Damongo,who doubles as the Chairman of the Ghana Prisons Council,Most Rev.Peter Paul Angkyier commended Jaksally Development Organization and its partners for the bold initiative reiterating the fact that at last,"I have found partners who are interested in protecting the environment and I now know I'm not alone".

The man of God stated that without a concerted and collaborative effort, Savannah Region cannot develop and the fight against the twin evils of logging and commercial charcoal burning will continuo to be a lost one.

He said for the past nine years,he has been on the fight against destruction of the environment, calling on all and sundry to put in personal effort to win the fight.

Quoting the Bible,he noted that the earth is the Lord's.It belongs to God and he only gives to us as stewards and profit from it,but to oversee,to protect,preserve and to continuo to promote life.

The Coordinator of Jaksally Development Organization,Mr.Seidu Jeremiah urged participants, especially the youth and chiefs to pay much attention to the environment and consider generations yet unborn by guiding against the rampant felling of trees and illegal commercial charcoal burning in the region.

He said the objective of the collaborative dialogue was to come up with stakeholders coalition against illegalities, setup district taskforce in each district to enforce national and Community environmental governance laws and operationalize all bans by government and traditional authorities in the region and put words into action to secure the environment from further degradation.

He was optimistic that with the support of the traditional authorities and relevant stakeholders,the regretable menace of illegal logging and commercial charcoal burning will soon be a thing of the past.

The District Chief Executive for Bole,hon.Veronica Alele Heming pledged her commitment towards afforestation and the fight against illegal logging and its twin evil of commercial charcoal burning.

According to her, tried as she did to stop the menace,the interference from chiefs would not allow the whip to be cracked on pepetrators.

To succeed in rooting out the twin evils,she believes a movement stronger than apartheid must be formed in the region.

She disclosed that in the year 2018 alone,her office had to renovate eight classroom blocks due to the devastating effects of the wind borne out of illegal logging and commercial charcoal burning.

She appealed to the charcoal buyers to stay in their land and not to come and destroy Gonjaland.

Speaker upon speaker emphasized the need to take urgent steps to preserve the environment from the ongoing destruction with reckless abondon.

Source: Ananpansah Bartholomew Abraham

'Contribute towards ensuring peaceful elections 2020'-Yagbonwura tells chiefs

'Contribute towards ensuring peaceful elections 2020'-Yagbonwura tells chiefs

           

The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom and President of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I, has charged the chiefs of the area to contribute their quota to ensuring peaceful,free and fair elections in the upcoming December elections.

At a ceremony to confirm five nominees to the National House of Chiefs, the Yagbonwura said it is necessary for all chiefs to control their public utterances and avoid attacks.

He also advised the youth not to allow themselves to be used as instruments by self-seeking politicians.

"Dear revered chiefs and members of the house,let me prompt that election 2020 is less than two months for the Republic of Ghana to conduct elections to choose a president and members of parliament to represent the entire country.Our duty as a house is to contribute our quota greatly to ensure election 2020 as free and fair electoral process.

We can achieve this by controlling our statements to the general public, avoid politics of attack and insults and the youth should not allow any individual out of his or her parochial interest to use them as a machinery to stir up any unpleasant environment before, during and after the elections,"he noted.

According to him, the ultimate goal is for Ghana to choose a president and members of parliament in peace and unity.

The King made this appeal in a speech read on his behalf by Buipewura Abdulai Mahama Jinapor II.

His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I,King and President of the Gonja Traditional Council was unanimously confirmed the president of the newly inaugurated Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.

The Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area and Vice President of the Gonja Traditional Council, Buipewura Abdulai Mahama Jinapor II,was confirmed as the Vice President of the house chiefs.

The other National Representatives of the Savannah Regional House Chiefs are: the Paramount Chief of the Kpembe Traditional Area, Kpembewura Bangbage( IV ); Paramount Chief of Kusawgu Traditional Area,Kusawgu Wura Sulemana Samuel Kunkarga;Paramount Chief of Kong Traditional Area,Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurige I and Kikpandewura Kanyiti II of the Kikpandi Traditional Area,who is representing the Chiefs from North Moi Traditional Council.

The Electoral Commission confirmed the nominees at a short ceremony held at the Eco Lodge in Damongo,the Savannah Regional Capital.

There was no election as all the executives were nominated based on popular will.

The five confirmed nominees headed by Yagbonwura are to represent the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs at the National House of Chiefs and also represent the voices of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs at the National level.

His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I called on the house to support the newly confirmed leadership to cause a change and bring massive social, cultural, economic and traditional development to the people of the Savannah Region.

He promted members that,in due course, various committees of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs would be put in place entreating the house to give out their best when the time comes.

The king commended and congratulated the Inaugural Planning Committee Chairman,Kpembewura and all the committee members for demonstrating competence in the discharge of their duties.

On Wednesday September 23, 2020,the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia inaugurated the new Regional House of Chief for the Savannah Region following the creation of the Savannah Region.

Hitherto, traditional rulers in the Savannah Region belonged to the former Northern Regional House of Chiefs, which has been reconstituted to reflect its new status.

In all,34 members including Yagbonwura constitute the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.Eight out of the total number are however, co-opted members without voting rights leaving a total of 26 members with a voting rights.

Bole Traditional Council, however boycotted the meeting pending some unresolved issues they submitted to the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs for redress.

Source: Ananpansah,B. Abraham

Yagbonwura confirmed president of Savannah Regional House of Chiefs

Yagbonwura confirmed president of Savannah Regional House of Chiefs

His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I,King and President of the Gonja Traditional Council has been unanimously confirmed the president of the newly inaugurated Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.

In a similar light,the Paramount Chief of the Buipe Traditional Area and Vice President of the Gonja Traditional Council, Buipewura Abdulai Mahama Jinapor II,was confirmed as the Vice President of the Savannah Regional House Chiefs.

The other National Representatives of the Savannah Regional House Chiefs are: the Paramount Chief of the Kpembe Traditional Area, Kpembewura Bangbage( IV ); Paramount Chief of Kusawgu Traditional Area,Kusawgu Wura Sulemana Samuel Kunkarga;Paramount Chief of Kong Traditional Area,Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurige I and Kikpandewura Kanyiti II of the Kikpandi Traditional Area,who is representing the Chiefs from North Moi Traditional Council.

The Electoral Commission confirmed the nominees at a short ceremony held at the Eco Lodge in Damongo,the Savannah Regional Capital.

The five confirmed nominees headed by Yagbonwura are to represent the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs at the National House of Chiefs.They are also to represent the voices of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs at the National level.

In a speech read on his behalf by Buipewura Abdulai Mahama Jinapor II,the confirmed president of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs -His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I,called on the house to support the newly confirmed leadership to cause a change and bring massive social, cultural, economic and traditional development to the people of the Savannah Region.

He prompted members that,in due course, various committees of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs would be put in place entreating the house to give out their best when the time comes.

"...In due course, various committees of the house will be put in place and all members should be enduring and preparing your minds and body to effectively execute in full capacity to the best of your knowledge in the committees in other to provide the necessary development to enhance livelihoods in the Savannah Region.Though am convinced with the tangent we are trekking on,I entreat all members to deliver devoid of any element of bias and influence as you assume responsibility,"he said.

He admonished members and Particularly,the youth to embrace peace before, during and after the december polls.

The king commended and congratulated the Inaugural Planning Committee Chairman,Kpembewura and all the committee members for demonstrating competence in the discharge of their duties.

On Wednesday September 23, 2020,the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia inaugurated the new Regional House of Chief for the Savannah Region following the creation of the Savannah Region.

Hitherto, traditional rulers in the Savannah Region belonged to the former Northern Regional House of Chiefs, which has been reconstituted to reflect its new status.

In all,34 members including Yagbonwura constitute the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs.Eight out of the total number are however, co-opted members without voting rights leaving a total of 26 members with  voting rights.

Bole Traditional Area, however boycotted the meeting pending some unresolved issues they submitted in a petition to the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs for redress.

Source: Ananpansah,B. Abraham

S/R:Deputy minister hands over site for development of 300 hectors valley for rice production

S/R:Deputy minister hands over site for development of 300 hectors valley for rice production

The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture,Mr.Sagre Bambage has handed over 300 hectors of farm land for the development of a valley for rice production at Kojope,a suburb of Busunu,in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region.

The field is to developed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture under the Savannah Zone Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project (SAPIP) to support Government Flagship Programme:Planting for Food and Agriculture and is being funded by the African Development Bank. 

In handing over the contract documents to the contractor,the minister disclosed that with COVID-19,the importation of rice will be a challenge and therefore, government has developed strategies to increase rice production of which the country has great potential.

He said the overall goal of the project which is among three other projects was to transform Agricultural Value Chain for food and nutrition security,job and wealth creation as well as increase farmers' income through agricultural productivity and diversification.

The minister encouraged farmers to take advantage of the project when completed.

He urged community members to support the contractor, admonishing the contractor to as much as possible,use local labour drawn from the community to execute the project.

"We are here to hand over the sites to the contractor to commence work immediately...We thank the stakeholders,the consultants,the District Assemblies for their role in the design of these facilities.As we are handing over the sites to the contractors,you still have a role to play in monitoring the execution of the contracts,"he said.

The Municipal Chief Executive for West Gonja,hon.Saeed Muhazu Jibreal, expressed gratitude to the minister and the ministry for choosing the municipality to benefit from such a huge infrastructure project.

He recalled that the field chosen for the project was an area reserved for rice production in the 1970's, expressing confidence in the viability of the land to sustain the project.

The elated MCE disclosed that the project was so dear to his heart,reason why he made constant followups to ensure the project came to light.

He assured the minister that the field was going to be put to good use when completed to realise the overall goal of the project.

Mr.Felix Dramani,the Project Coordinator for SAPIP said the delay in starting the project was because they had to do due diligence and get the right consultants among other processes.

It was his hope that community members will take interest and put the facility into full use when completed, adding that,it was the determination of government to stop the importation of rice.

According to him,the more we import rice,the more we create jobs for others and create unemployment for ourselves.

He said it's always disheartening for government to spend so much money to develop such fields and at the end,they are not used.

He was however optimistic that the people of Kojope will take keen interest and utilise the huge infrastructure investment by government.

The Department of Feeder Roads (DFR) and the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) are the consultants who designed and are to supervise the construction of these infrastructure.

To this end,the acting director of GIDA,Mr.Andrew Akure Alabila,disclosed that like the previous projects that were handed over,the contractor is expected to construct protective bonds, access bonds,field bonds,culvets, irrigation facility,a drainage system of about 24 square meters as well as create farm and field roads of about 5 meters in width and 3 meters in width respectively around the allocated site.

He said as part of the monitoring processes and to put the contractor on his toes,they were going to hold monthly technical meetings as well as quarterly stakeholders meetings, pressing on the contractor to deliver on time and ensure quality work is done.

Mr.Alex Frimpong who represented the contractor from Ben Amanka Enterprise assured that the project was going to be completed within the stipulated eight months period and that quality work will be ensured.

The minister earlier on handed over 8km Damongo-Kpiri feeder road for construction and a 200 hectors of land for Foundation Seed Production by the University for Development Studies.

 

Source: Ananpansah, B. Abraham

2020 polls: NDC branch chairman supports campaign with motorbikes

 2020 polls: NDC branch chairman supports campaign with motorbikes

Mr.Musah Iddrisu,a branch chairman of the National Democratic Congress for the West Gonja Hospital polling station in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region has supported the party's campaign with motorbikes.

The successful businessman cum politician donated two brand new Alooba and Bajaj motorbikes as part of effort to strengthen the campaign activities of the party in the Canteen Electoral Area in the lead up to the December 2020 elections.

In addition,he supported the Constituency Communication Bureau with radio sets.

The youngest branch chairman further pledged to support the part with 100 pieces of plastic chairs.

He said his intention is not only to motivate the youth,but empower the base of the party with the necessary logistics interms of machinery to deliver victory for the party,adding that,"I am even more encouraged by the enthusiasm of the youth to do more".

The branch chairman,who is lauded for his continuous support for the party in the area encouraged the youth to work hard to secure a landslide victory for former president John Dramani Mahama and retain the incumbent MP in power for a consolidated development.

According to him,the suffering masses are yearning for the return of the messiah,"John Dramani Mahama,"who brings renewed hopes to Ghanaians and pledge his full support financially, logistically and personally to ensure the party succeed in rescuing the people of Ghana from the incompetent hands of the Akuffo-Addo led NPP government come December 7,2020.

The Constituency Chairman of the party,Mr.Sulemana Abdulai was full of praises for the branch chairman.

He commended him for the kind gesture, stressing that it has been a long time they have seen such benevolence from a grassroot supporter of the party.

The chairman,who is affectionately called "trouble" called on capable members of the party to emulate the good example of the branch chairman and come to the support of the party.

The youth organizer of the party at the Canteen Primary polling station,Mr.Abdulai Seidu Sumaila thanked the chairman on behalf of the youth, noting that such support is usual of him.

He pledged the youth were going to put the motorbikes into good use and work very hard like never before to ensure the party comes back on power.

He further prayed for the branch chairman, adding thet,the youth are always behind him.But like Oliver Twist,he requested for more support and encouraged other people to come on board and support the electoral area with such logistics and machinery support.

It can be recalled that the said branch chairman,Mr.Musah Iddrisu among others, supported over 100 residents of Damongo leaving in Techima to come down and register during the voter registration exercise.

Source : Ananpansah B. Abraham (AB)

We're poised for landslide victory--Sawla-Tuna-Kalba NDC

We're poised for landslide victory--Sawla-Tuna-Kalba NDC

The National Democratic Congress in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region has said it's poised to deliver a resounding victory for H.E John Dramani Mahama and the parliamentary candidate of the party in the constituency.

At a short ceremony held at Sawla to outdoor the constituency campaign team,the constituency chairman and leader of the team,Alhaji Salia Osman,affirmed the readiness of the entire team to work tirelessly towards rescuing Ghana from the incompetent hands of president Akuffo-Addo.

According to him,history was about to be made,expressing delight in the fact that the 'rescue mission' just begun in earnest in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency with the inauguration of the campaign team. 

The track record of the NDC in the constituency he noted, far outweigh the NPP,adding that the NPP has no single record in terms of development in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency.

He used the occasion to call on the rank and file of the party to unite towards consolidating the gains of the party, whilst noting that, Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency was the first constituency in the Savannah Region to outdoor its campaign team.

The Regional Secretary of the party,Mr.Sualisu Biuwurbi,outdoored the campaign team made up of all former constituency executives, all current constituency executives and the council of elders of the party. 

In administrating the oath,the Regional Scribe encouraged members of the team to work tirelessly towards returning H.E John Dramani Mahama to power,whilst retaining the parliamentary candidate of the party for a prosperous Ghana.

He disclosed that the NDC as a party was on a rescue mission towards salvaging Ghana from the clueless hands of family and friends Akuffo-Addo government.

According to him, a man on a rescue mission does not retreat nor surrender until the final victory is delivered,admonishing members of the team to hold the fort and return Ghana back to the path of decent democracy and development.

He said the details of the task the campaign team will be executing was to be disclosed to them at a close door meeting.

The Regional Chairman of the party,Alhaji Imoro Seidu cautioned the Jean Mensah led Electoral Commission against any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the polls in the Savannah Region. 

He said together with his regional executives,any attempt to foil the outcome of the elections in the Savannah Region will be resisted with all the might and strength.

In his subtle observation,the fast tumbling elephant party led by president Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo has already lost power and now on a diabolic mission to rig the elections.

He encouraged members of the party to remain steadfast as the future of Ghana and Savannah Region remain bright with the NDC.

The Regional Elections Director of the party,Hajia Fati Forgo said the future of NDC belongs to woman,noting that NDC has always given special recognition to women. 

She disclosed that the appointment of professor Jean Nana Opoku Agyemang as running made to former president John Dramani Mahama gives refreshing hope to all women in the party. 

Hajia Fati called on all women activists of the party to get out there and sell the message of hope of the party as contained in the peoples manifesto to the voter.

The Mandariwura of the Bole Traditional Area,Seidu Awusi,simply described the New Patriotic Party as a bunch of liars.  

He said the New Patriotic Party after using the Awusi Lodge belonging to him for their delegate congress failed to pay him the sum of Ghc6,000.00 as cost of rent.

He said the legacy of H.E John Dramani Mahama is visible enough for all to see, urging members of the party to remain united and join in the rescue mission.

Tunawura Buabreso of the Bole Traditional area, Alhaji Isaac Mumuni Dramani through his emissaries sent words of encouragement to the party. He prayed for nothing but victory for the NDC led by H.E John Dramani Mahama. 

The politician-now-turned chief declared his full support for the candidature of H.E John Dramani Mahama.

Kongwura Adamu Seidu Jinkurige I,who also sent words revealed that Ghana is currently in wrong hands,admonishing members of the party to eschew the past and unite for the victory ahead.

He said the return of H.E John Dramani Mahama is the only solution to the many challenges and mismanagement of the economy by the current administration.

The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,hon.Andrew Dari Chewitey challenged the NPP to mention any single project they undertook in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency.

He said the family and friends Akuffo-Addo government has not executed any single project in the constituency aside plagiarising projects started by former president John Dramani Mahama. 

He dared the NPP in the constituency led by the DCE to a debate with the party's communication team basically on development projects.

His colleague Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga North constituency,hon. Alhassan Mumuni called on the people Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency to rally behind the Member of parliament and presidential candidate of the party. 

He described the member of parliament as a very hardworking and results oriented legislator who can take the constituency to the next level.

Present also were constituency and regional executives of the party, chiefs, a section of party members and the media.

Source: Ananpansah B Abraham

Politics is not about bloodshed,but competition over issues-Sindaa NDC Youth to Akuffo-Addo

Politics is not about bloodshed,but competition over issues-Sindaa NDC Youth to Akuffo-Addo

The Sindaa Youth of the National Democratic Congress in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region has lamented over the state of heightened insecurity under the Akuffo-Addo led NPP government.

According to the youth group which says NPP is synonymous to violence, insecurity has become the order of the day with numerous state sponsored attacks on innocent citizens such as journalist, religious leaders, political opponents, security agencies ad infinitum.

In a speech read on behalf of the group at an inaugural ceremony,madam Kipo Jennifa recounted the violence that characterised the Ayawaso West Wuogon bye-elections, the documentary titled "millitias in the heart of the city" by Ace Investigative journalist Manassey Azure and the recent attacks on voltarians and other innocent journalists and citizens during the just ended voter registration exercise to back their claims.

She reiterated the fact that the NDC has strengthened the global quest for inclusive democracy through the appointment of Professor Jean Nana Opoku Agyemang as running mate to the party's flagbearer, a decision they believe was giving the NPP a whole lot of sleepless nights.

The group wondered why the best of an NPP woman is to know how to shoot a gun at polling stations,admonishing president Akuffo-Addo to call his appointees and party members to order,whilst leading a violence free exemplary life himself.

In directing their lamentations towards the president, the group said: "Are we in a war? Politics is not about bloodshed but a competition over issues and ideas.May the souls of all those who lost their lives as a result of the recklessness on the part of the NPP government rest in perfect peace". 

They assured all constituents and citizens that the John and Jane ticket will restore peace and tranquility in the country and ensure that the protection of human lives becomes a key responsibility of government come January 2021.

The president of the group,Mr.Kipo Saaka called on Ghanaians to apply the Kuffour principle of "measure your leaving and cast your vote" to make a discerning decision of voting out the super incompetent Akuffo-Addo led NPP government that has so much overburdened the ordinary citizen for four years.

He said the NPP government has failed Ghanaians and cannot boost of any single achievement in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,adding that,"we are poised to ensure this rescue mission where we would have a reduced tolerant and peaceful government beyond family and friends;where primary healthcare will become free for all and where media and press freedom will be restored".

The Savannah Regional Chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Imoro Seidu,who chaired the occasion,commended the group for the bold initiative towards rescuing Ghana from the unacceptable path of economic and social mismanagement. 

He said the NPP government has already lost power,encouraging the youth to work more hard towards returning Ex-President John Mahama back on power for a prosperous Ghana. 

According to him, farming which is the main occupation of the people of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency has become very unattractive under the current administration, pledging a restoration of the situation should John Mahama win the 2020 polls.

The Savannah Regional Secretary of the party,Mr.Sualisu Biuwurbi said the future of the youth of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency is very bright in politics and under the NDC. 

He applauded the courage of the youth in standing up for the truth, adding that,His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is returning to government in 2021 with lots of hope and job opportunities for the youth.

Victory he said was assured for the NDC,further stating that,the rescue mission the party was embarking on require a lot of sacrifice and commitment beyond any monetary inducement.

The Member of Parliament for the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba constituency,hon.Andrew Dari Chewitey disclosed that the youth group has already prepared the grounds for the much awaited victory of the NDC come December 2020.   

He said the almighty God has already made the way for the NDC in the forthcoming polls, pledging his full support for the youth group.

Among other things,he said the NDC has embarked on massive visible infrastructure projects in the constituency,unlike others who are touting some nonexisting projects in a so called tracker that cannot be factually tracked. 

Also present was the MP for Salaga North,hon.Alhassan Mumuni,former appointees and Members of Parliament,regional and constituency executives of the party,cadres, chiefs, sympathisers and supporters of the party and the media. 

Source: Ananpansah B. Abraham