Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei, popularly known as Yellow Man, has been elected Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress after securing 328 votes in the party’s regional executive elections.
He defeated Alhaji Tanko Maida, who polled 236 votes, while Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa obtained 27 votes.
The result gives Mr Wumbei control of the NDC’s regional structure in the Northern Region for the next four years. The incumbent regional chairman did not contest the election, leaving the position open for a new leadership contest.
Wumbei wins three-way race
The Northern Regional election was held at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, where 613 delegates were expected to take part in the exercise.
Other positions were also fiercely contested.
Prof. Abukari Wumbei won the regional secretary position with 317 votes, ahead of Abdallah Baba Abukari, who secured 272.
Majeed Zakaria was elected Regional Organiser with 306 votes, defeating Mohammed S. Zacious, who polled 285.
Mohammed Suhuyini Sulemana narrowly won the treasurer contest with 298 votes, while Alhassan Osman Gomda received 292.
Pickup allegations preceded vote
Mr Wumbei’s victory came amid allegations that 18 pickup vehicles were distributed across the region’s constituencies ahead of the election.
The vehicles were reportedly handed out on Friday night, with claims that one went to each of the 18 constituencies and that the move was intended to influence delegates in his favour.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and no evidence establishing that the vehicles were distributed in exchange for votes has been presented.
The regional election forms part of the NDC’s nationwide reorganisation ahead of its national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026, and preparations for the 2028 general elections.
Mr Wumbei and the newly elected executives will now be expected to coordinate the party’s activities across the Northern Region and strengthen constituency structures over the next four years.
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