Wakiki declares bid for Zebilla NPP parliamentary ticket ahead of 2028 elections

Akumbo Samuel Wakiki

The contest for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary ticket in Zebilla is gathering momentum following the declaration of former Constituency Youth Organiser, Akumbo Samuel Wakiki, to contest the party's 2028 parliamentary primaries.

Wakiki, who has served the party in various capacities at the constituency level, says his ambition is anchored in rebuilding the NPP's grassroots structures and positioning the party to reclaim the Zebilla parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections.

His announcement follows consultations with constituency executives, party elders, grassroots supporters and other key stakeholders, whose views he said informed his decision to enter the race.

In a statement confirming his intention, Wakiki identified party unity, renewed grassroots mobilisation and the restoration of confidence among supporters as central pillars of his campaign.

He believes his experience within the NPP's organisational structures provides him with the leadership credentials needed to reconnect the party with its support base and strengthen its electoral prospects.

Having previously served as a Polling Station Executive, Electoral Area Coordinator and Constituency Youth Organiser, Wakiki said his political journey had equipped him with a practical understanding of the challenges confronting the party at the local level.

He expressed confidence that these experiences would enable him to bring together the various interests within the constituency and build a united front for the 2028 parliamentary contest.

“Together, we shall reconnect, revitalize and restore Zebilla,” he stated.

Wakiki consequently appealed to party delegates, executives and supporters to rally behind a shared vision of strengthening the NPP and returning the constituency to the party's parliamentary fold.

His entry sets the stage for a potentially competitive internal election involving former Zebilla Member of Parliament Frank Fuseini Adongo and the party's former parliamentary candidate, Dr Kingsley Krugu.

With the 3 political figures expected to seek the party's endorsement, the Zebilla parliamentary primary is shaping up to attract considerable attention within the NPP in the Upper East Region.

The outcome of the contest will determine who leads the party's efforts to wrest the parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections.