Exciting Future Ahead: Northern Ghana Parliamentary Reps 25

Northern Ghana Parliament elects Parliamentary representatives.

Northern Ghana Parliament: A New Era of Representation

Ghana once again went to elections on December 7, 2024. The quadrennial event that has been Ghana’s show-off to the world about its strides as a democratic country was characteristic of the usual contest of ideas and other political shenanigans. However, in the general sense of things, the Ghanaian populace had another opportunity to choose who would lead the nation as President and who would represent Ghana’s 276 constituencies in Parliament.

Despite the participation of 13 aspirants for the Presidential elections, parliamentary representation did not necessarily have the same number of contestants in the various constituencies. However, each of the 57 Constituencies that make up Northern Ghana Parliament held a successful election.

While many were excited at the victories, others were saddened about their losses. Once again, the people’s choice prevailed, and the 9th Parliament of Ghana was constituted on the eve of January 7, 2025.

This election was crucial for the Northern Ghana Parliament as it set the stage for future governance and representation.

Below is a list of all the representatives of the people of Northern Ghana in the 9th Parliament by Region, Constituency, and Political affiliation.

Northern Region’s Parliamentary Representatives

1. Kpandai – Matthew Nyindam (NPP)
2. Bimbilla – Dominc Aduna Bingab Nitiwul (NPP)
3. Wulensi – Nandaya Yaw Stanley (IND)
4. Zabzugu – Alhassan Umar (NDC)
5. Tatale/Sanguli – Ntebe Ayo William (NDC)
6. Yendi – Alhassan Abdul-Fatawu (NDC)
7. Mion – Misbahu Mahama Adams (NDC)
8. Saboba – Joseph Bukari Nikpe – (NDC)
9. Gushegu – Alhassan S. Tampuli (NPP)
10. Karaga – Mohammed Amin Adam (NPP)
11. Savelugu – Abdul Aziz Fatahiya (NPP)
12. Nanton – Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq (NDC)
13. Tamale South – Haruna Iddrisu (NDC)
14. Tamale Central – Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (NDC)
15. Sagnarigu – Attah Issa (NDC)
16. Tamale North – Suhuyini Alhassan Sayibu (NDC)
17. Tolon – Habib Iddrisu (NPP)
18. Kumbungu – Hamza Adam (NDC)

Savannah Region’s Parliamentary Representatives

1. Bole/Bamboi – Yusif Sulemana (NDC)
2. Sawla Tuna Kalba – Andrew Dari Chiwetey (NDC) 
3. Damongo – Adam Mutawakilu (NDC)          
4. Daboya/Mankarigu – Shaibu Mahama (NDC)
5. Yapei-Kusawgu – John Abdulai Jinapor (NDC)
6. Salaga South – Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah – (NDC)
7. Salaga North – Alhassan Mumuni (NDC)

Upper West Region’s Parliamentary Representatives

1. Wa Central – Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (NDC)
2. Wa West – Peter Lanchene Toobu (NDC)
3. Wa East – Godfred Seidu Jasaw (NDC)
4. Nadowli/Kaleo – Sumah Anthony Mwinikaara (NDC)
5. Daffiama/Bussie/Issa – Sebastian Ngmenenso Sandaare (NDC)
6. Jirapa – Cletus Seidu Dapilaah (NDC)
7. Lambussie – Titus Kofi Beyuo (NDC)
8. Lawra – Bede A. Zeideng (NDC)
9. Nandom – Richard Kuuire (NDC)
10. Sissala West – Mohammed Adams Sukparu (NDC)
11. Sissala East – Mohammed Issah Bataglia (NDC)

North East Region’s Parliamentary Representatives

1. Walewale  – Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru (NPP)
2. Yagaba /Kubori – Mustapha Ussif (NPP)
3. Nalerigu / Gambaga – Mumuni Muhammed (NPP)
4. Bunkpurugu – Bandim Abed-Nego Azumah (NDC)
5. Yunyoo – Alhassan Sulemana (NDC)
6. Chereponi – Seidu Alhassan Alajor (NDC)

Upper East Region’s Parliamentary Representatives

1. Builsa South – Clement Apaak (NDC)
2. Builsa North – James Agalga (NDC)
3. Kassena/Nankana East – Nikyema Billa Alamzy (NDC)
4. Kassena/Nankana West  – Simon Akibange Aworigo (NDC)
5. Bolgatanga Central – Isaac Adongo (NDC)
6. Bolgatanga East – Dominic Akuritinga Ayine (NDC)
7. Bongo – Charles Bawaduah (NDC)
8. Talensi – Daniel Dung Mahama (NDC)
9. Nabdam – Mark Kurt Nawaane (NDC)
10. Bawku West / Zebilla – Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla (NDC)
11. Bawku Central – Mahama Ayariga (NDC)
12. Pusiga – Laadi Ayii Ayamba (NDC) 
13. Garu – Anabah Thomas Winsum (NDC)
14. Tempane  – Akanvariva Lydia Lamisi (NDC)
15. Binduri – Mahmoud Issifu (NDC)

Ghana went to the Polls and elected Former President John Dramani Mahama as President.

For the next 4years, the various representatives will be the voice of the people. The affairs of the Parliament of Ghana will be stirred by Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, a former Northern Ghana Parliamentarian. His rich experiences as a lawyer and parliamentarian as well as the Speaker of Parliament since 2020 is expected to help new entrants and Parliamentarians work to develop Ghana and, by extension, Northern Ghana.

Each Northern Ghana Parliamentarian has through a rigorous campaign promised their constituents a tenure that would not only impact Ghana positively but will also bring relief to constituents.

Regions that makeup Northern Ghana

Before 2018, Northern Ghana was comprised of three regions. Namely, it is the Northern Region, Upper East Region, and Upper West Region. However, in 2018, the erstwhile Nana Akufo Addo Government deemed it appropriate to further create more regions in Ghana. The decision by the central government led to an additional 2 Regions being carved from the existing Northern Region of Ghana. In All, the number of Regions in Ghana went from 10 to 16 in 2018 after a referendum held in the 47 Districts that had the mandate to endorse or disagree with the government’s move to create new regions.

The successful event led to the creation of two additional regions: the Northeast and the Savannah Region. The Northern half of Ghana now had five areas of diverse cultures and ethnicities, with some overlapping into different regions. Within the various areas lie an even more enormous number of cultural diversities, resources, tourist attractions, and resilient people who cherish the uniqueness they bring to Ghana.

Disclaimer:

The use of the phrase “Northern Ghana” is not to bundle together the various ethnicities that make up the area. It simply describes the geographical location of the area in Ghana. Northern Ghana is culturally diverse. A delve into the varied ethnicities will keep you soaked in a wonderous worldview you may have never encountered.