Dr. Daniel Ziba, an aspirant for the Upper East Regional Treasurer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has launched a scathing critique of the Member of Parliament for Binduri, Mahmoud Issifu, describing him as “the worst that could ever happen to the people of Binduri.”
Speaking on A1 Radio, Dr. Ziba predicted that the constituents would soon “chase him out” for what he termed a lack of competence and visible development impact.
According to Dr. Ziba, the performance of the current MP pales in comparison to that of former MP Abanga Abdulai. “What Abanga did, this guy cannot do even one percent of it,” he asserted, citing borehole projects, women’s empowerment initiatives, scholarships, and broad community engagement as hallmarks of Abanga’s tenure.
He blamed propaganda and election-year sentiments for Abanga’s defeat, arguing that Binduri residents opted for “somebody who is incompetent and can’t do anything.”
Beyond Binduri, Dr. Ziba widened the conversation to the NPP’s broader struggles in the Upper East Region. He lamented the party’s inability to cross even 40 percent of the vote in some constituencies, despite, in his view, fielding candidates who were “far miles ahead” of their opponents.
He questioned why the region continues to overwhelmingly endorse the NDC without critically assessing the performance and background of its candidates.
Dr. Ziba pointed to the Ashanti Region as an example of political maturity, noting that despite being the NPP’s stronghold, voters there punished the party when policies failed to meet their needs.
“If your government is unpopular and not serving your needs, vote them out,” he said, arguing that such accountability keeps MPs on their toes. In contrast, he suggested that consistent landslide victories in the Upper East have made some MPs complacent.
Calling for introspection as the NPP prepares for the 2028 elections, Dr. Ziba stressed unity, discipline, and strategic resource mobilization as critical.
He explained that his interest in the Regional Treasurer position stems from the need to strengthen the party’s financial base, which he believes is essential for grassroots engagement and rebuilding trust.
“Party politics should not destroy relationships,” he added, urging tolerance, cohesion, and a renewed focus on service.
For Dr. Ziba, the path forward lies in honest reflection, accountable leadership, and a reawakening of the NPP’s connection with the people of the Upper East Region.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1Mhz | Moses Apiah | Bolgatanga
