Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fusani Yakubu, has spoken about his journey to victory, highlighting the role of hard work, consistency, and sacrifice in his success. In an interview on Joy News' PM Express, Mr Abanga reflected on his political career, which began at the University of Ghana, where he served as a TESCON organiser and aspired to become TESCON president. However, he and his opponent were both disqualified from the contest.
Despite the initial setback, Mr Abanga's political career took off when NPP National Chairman John Boadu invited him to work at the party's headquarters in 2015. He served in this role until 2022, gaining valuable experience and insight into the party's operations. His next major challenge came in 2019 when he contested the NPP parliamentary primaries in Aowin but lost by six votes. This experience, however, did not deter him from continuing to pursue his political ambitions.
Mr Abanga's perseverance paid off when he contested for the position of National Youth Organiser in 2022 but lost to Salam Mustafa Ibrahim. Undeterred, he returned to Aowin and contested the parliamentary primaries, winning close to 70% to become the NPP's parliamentary candidate for the 2024 election. Although the NPP had a nearly 6,000-vote advantage over the NDC in the constituency, he lost the parliamentary election by just 103 votes.
Mr Abanga credits his consistency and hard work for building trust among delegates, which ultimately led to his victory in the NPP national elections. He believes that his dedication and sincerity convinced delegates that he was the right candidate for the job. His victory demonstrates the confidence the NPP's youth have placed in his leadership, and he is expected to play a key role in the party's future.
As the newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, Mr Abanga has outlined his plans to use social media to counter NDC messaging ahead of the 2028 elections. He also aims to secure 70 'orphan' parliamentary seats for the NPP and set a target of 4 million youth votes for the party's flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mr Abanga's election as NPP National Youth Organiser has significant implications for the party's youth wing. He will be responsible for mobilising and organising youth support for the party, as well as developing policies and programmes to appeal to young people. His experience and track record make him well-suited for this role, and he is expected to make a positive impact.
Abanga Fusani Yakubu's journey to becoming the NPP National Youth Organiser is an inspiring story of perseverance and determination. His commitment to hard work, consistency, and sacrifice has paid off, and he is now poised to make a significant contribution to the NPP's success in future elections.
Key points
- Abanga Fusani Yakubu credits hard work, consistency, and sacrifice for his victory as NPP National Youth Organiser.
- Mr Abanga plans to use social media to counter NDC messaging ahead of the 2028 elections.
- He aims to secure 70 'orphan' parliamentary seats for the NPP and set a target of 4 million youth votes for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
