The Upper East Regional Communication Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Salifu Jonathan Abdallah, has attributed the electoral defeat of former Binduri MP, Abdulai Abanga, to what he described as an “abysmal performance,” stressing that voters made a conscious choice based on results rather than rhetoric.
Speaking on A1 Radio, Mr. Abdallah argued that the people of Binduri voted out the former MP after four years of limited impact, particularly in the areas of youth development and employment creation.
He contrasted this with the performance of the current MP, Issifu Mahmoud, whom he said has made significant progress within just one year in office.
“Why did the people of Binduri vote Abanga Abdullai out? It was because of his poor performance,” he stated. “For four years, nothing meaningful was done for the youth. Compare that to Issifu Mahmoud, who, within one year, has facilitated employment opportunities across key sectors.”
Mr. Abdallah revealed that the Binduri MP has facilitated recruitment for several young people into state institutions, including eight placements at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), five teaching-related positions, and four extension officer roles under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
He emphasized that such opportunities require intensive lobbying and do not come easily, particularly under current budgetary constraints.
“This is a government that has just come into office, and the current budget did not even make much room for employment,” he explained. “So if, despite these limitations, this young man has helped create close to 35 jobs for his constituents, then we must be fair and give credit where it is due.”
Describing Issifu Mahmoud as a quiet but effective leader, Mr. Abdallah said the MP prefers action over publicity.
“He is not the type who talks about what he does. He is calm, reserved, and focused,” he said, adding that his background as a retired police officer and a member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee has strengthened his ability to lobby, particularly within the security services, where military enlistments are also underway.
He cautioned critics to conduct proper research before making public commentary.
“Before you come to talk, do your research. If you are speaking, you should know what you are saying,” he warned.
Mr. Abdallah concluded by calling for fairness in political assessments, insisting that performance must be judged within context.
“If you say he hasn’t done well after all this, then you are being unfair. We must praise him,” he said.
Source: A1 Radio | 101.1Mhz | Moses Apiah | Bolgatanga
