Yendi MP Farouk Aliu Mahama has announced that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is aiming to secure 50% of the votes in the Northern Region for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in December.

Mahama stated that this ambitious goal is based on the substantial developmental achievements made in the region over the past seven and a half years under the NPP administration.

He pointed to key investments in infrastructure, including road improvements, enhanced health facilities, upgraded educational infrastructure, human resource development, rural electrification, and business growth.

In an interview with Asaase Radio on Friday, July 19, Mahama, who also chairs the Government Assurance Committee, praised the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

He emphasized Bawumia's credibility and innovative policies, which he believes will be instrumental in reaching the party’s target.

Mr Mahama expressed confidence that these accomplishments, combined with Bawumia’s strong credentials, will significantly bolster the NPP's efforts to capture half of the votes in the Northern Region.

“This time, we are targeting 50% of the votes in the north. Our projection is realistic because John Mahama received significantly more votes than the NPP in the 2020 elections. Dr. Bawumia’s message centers on evidence-based development,” Mahama explained.

He continued, “In the history of Ghana, no government has ever constructed a 168 km road in northern Ghana, but the NPP government has broken that record. The Vice President secured the World Bank project, which facilitated the construction of the road from Tamale to Yendi, extending through Zabzugu to Tatale. No previous government has achieved this.”