Delegates to the Tamale North Constituency Conference of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) have endorsed Mr Mahamud Mumuni Sigli as the parliamentary aspirant for the 2008 general elections.
The 34-year-old electrical engineer is the ninth to be confirmed so far in the Northern Region by the over 200 delegates.
The DFP is fielding parliamentary aspirants in 18 out of the 26 constituencies of the region.
The Regional Chairman of the DFP, Alhaji Ishaw Yakubu, observed that it was now time for serious campaign to enable the party to form the next government.
“The New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress have all had their turn; I must say that the signs are boldly written on the wall that the NPP is already out of power as the same signs heralded the exit of the NDC in the year 2000”, he pointed out.
He urged delegates to avoid “sitting on the fence” and rather support the DFP to take over from the NPP government after the December polls.
Alhaji Yakubu urged supporters to avoid carelessness on the roads, particularly during political campaigns because “Ghana needs you”.
He advised the aspirant to be mindful of “psychophants” and have a “listening ear” in order to foster unity among the rank and file of the party at the constituency level.
“We must try to avoid engaging in all forms of violence to settle personal scores; you must also remember that people have the right to express their political views even if you do not share the same views with them”, Alhaji Yakubu further reminded delegates.
The Regional Organiser of the DFP, Mr Mohammed Iddrisu, noted that the DFP offered the best alternative government to the NPP, stressing that “people are now tired of the NPP and the NDC”.
The Tamale North Constituency Chairman, Alhassan Naporo, said the party stood for peace, and called on the electorate to avoid casting insinuations and using abusive language to ensure peaceful elections.
“I urge you all to be tolerant and conduct your campaigns devoid of insults as your contribution to consolidating the country’s democratic principles”, he pointed out.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Sigli pledged to bridge the gap between the rich and poor in his constituency by fighting corruption at the local level.
He expressed his determination to promote girl-child education and to prepare the youth adequately to face the challenges in the future.
He promised to establish Information Communication Technology (ICT) centres in the communities under his jurisdiction through his MP’s Common Fund.
“Politicians must teach people how to fish and not fish for them; that is the only way to reduce poverty among the people”, the aspirant stressed.
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