The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primary on May 13 will include 49 candidates, including 12 existing Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Upper East Region.
Two incumbent MPs chose not to submit their names on the ballot nonetheless. They are Benson Tongo Baba, the MP for Talensi, and Cletus Avoka, the MP for Zebilla, who has possibly been in office the longest in the entire area.
The vetting committee dismissed Dr. Stanislaus Alu Kadingdi, a candidate for the Navrongo Central Constituency.
It is unknown if Dr. Kadingdi would challenge the committee's decision to exclude him.
There were 50 candidates that submitted nominations to run in the regional primary; however, 49 made it through the screening process, and one was dismissed.
Unopposed
Out of 12 incumbent MPs, three are running unopposed in the area. They are Isaac Adongo, MP for Bolgatanga Central; Lydia Akanvariba Lamisi; and Dr. Clement Apaak, MP for Builsa South.
Contests
Professor Godwin A. Awwabil, Simon Awog-Badek, and three-term MP James Agalga would compete in the Builsa North Constituency.
Sampson Tangombu Chiragia, the current member of parliament for Navrongo Central, is running for re-election. He will face off against Dr. Paarechuga Jocob Anankwari, a private attorney; Pius Ayemva Avio; and Aworigo Simon Akebange.
The current MP, Thomas Dalu Adda, who is running for re-election in the Chiana-Paga Constituency, will square off against three other candidates.
Raphael Alijina Aopare, Francis Abirigo, and Nikyma Billa Alamzy are all attorneys.
Dr. Emmanuel Aberi-inga will compete against Dr. Dominic Akurintinga Ayine, the current MP for Bolgatanga East, who is running for a fourth term.
Former Upper East Regional Minister Professor Ephraim Nsoh Avea and lawyer Charles Bawadua will be Edward Abambire Bawa's opponents in the Bongo Constituency.
There would be a fight between three people in the Nabdam Constituency.
They are Lamtiig Apanga, Zure Francis Sampana, and Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane (the incumbent).
best candidates
The Talensi Constituency has the most candidates, with eight people tying their boots to take Mr. Baba's position when he leaves the House of Representatives in 2024.
They include Zinekena Solomon, Peter Badimak Yaro, Dickson Kurug Kpelim-Etime, and Edward Awunnore, a former district chief executive.
Rockson Aditiba, Daraan Kugre Nathaniel, Atiah Martin Aduko, and Daniel Mahama Dung make up the remaining group.
Laadi Ayii Ayamba, a three-term female member of parliament for Pusiga, will compete against three male opponents.
They are Dr. Patrick George Ayande, George Azungah, Haruna Musha, and Kalamulai.
Albert Akuka Alalzuuga, a two-term member of parliament, will compete in the Garu Constituency against George Akudugu Mbawini and Dr. Thomas Winsum Anaba, a former medical director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital.
There will be a two-horse race in the Binduri Constituency between Dr. Robert Kuganaab-Lem and Issifu Mahmoud, a private attorney.
Mahama Ayariga, the current member of parliament for Bawku Central, will compete hard against three opponents.
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