Tamale South: Why Unity And Attitudinal Change Remain Npp's Best Strategy.

Since the creation of Tamale South Constituency in 2004, the NPP has been in pursuit of one goal — to recapture a seat that once belonged to us.

Indeed, for 22 years, we have presented different parliamentary candidates, all of whom did their best, yet victory has eluded us.

In fact, we must not forget our history. The NPP won this area twice when it was Gukpegu-Sabonjida Constituency under the late Hon. Mustapha Ali Idris.

He left a remarkable legacy, championing electricity expansion, potable water, roads, and schools. But after the split that created Tamale South, we have lost every parliamentary election from 2004 to date.

The question is: why?
In all fairness, what we have failed to do as a party is to conduct honest research and assessment into why we continue to struggle to win the hearts of the people.

Fast forward, as a concerned patriot and active member who has written on this subject before, I believe the answer is clear: we cannot keep doing the same things and expect different results. After every parliamentary primary, we deploy the same energy, the same strategy, and the same attitude, and then expect an extraordinary outcome.

For clarity, our biggest setback is not our opponents, but our own attitude after primaries. The ultimate interest of the party should be paramount, yet we place personal interest above the party.

Instead of rallying solidly behind the elected parliamentary candidate, many of us only pretend to work for the party. This cycle of disunity has become our greatest predicament.

Realistically, the human mind is powerful. Once a party member decides to sit on the fence, no amount of persuasion can make him do what is right for the party.

As we approach another parliamentary primary after the national executive elections, it is imperative that we change before, during, and after the internal contest.

As an orphan constituency, it behoves us to radically rethink our approach to party work. We have immense potential in Tamale South, but we risk losing it because of behaviour that continuously drags us backwards.

We may present the most competent and winnable candidate, but without unity, dedication, and collective responsibility, we will continue to count losses.

The time has come for our new executives to champion a united front devoid of favouritism and selectivity. We must chart a path anchored on unity, cohesion, and peaceful coexistence.

The task ahead is arduous. But we will only see light at the end of the tunnel if we embrace positive attitudinal change and bring everyone on board.

The NPP needs everyone. It is now up to elected executives and appointees to roll out an innovative and smart action plan that will finally deliver victory in Tamale South.