Tumu: The Sissala Youth Forum has appealed to President John Mahama not to overlook the people of Sissala in the formation of his ministerial team. They urged the President to adhere to inclusive governance by ensuring that a member of the Sissala community is appointed to facilitate the development of the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mumuni Sidiki, the President of the Youth Forum, expressed disappointment during a press conference in Tumu regarding the lack of representation of Sissala individuals in the current government. He emphasized that despite the trust placed in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) by the Sissala community, the absence of their representation in the ministerial team could weaken the party's strong following in the region.
Mr. Sidiki highlighted the significant contribution of the Sissala area to the country's agricultural sector as top producers of maize. He questioned the exclusion of their people from ministerial appointments, emphasizing the Sissala's prominent presence in five out of the eleven constituencies in the Upper West Region.
The Youth Forum called on President Mahama to reconsider the appointments and take immediate action to address their concerns, seeking meaningful representation rather than tokenism. The forum stressed the importance of collaboration with major stakeholders, including party leadership and traditional chiefs, to meet their demands and preserve the President's legacy.
Mr. Sidiki concluded that appointing a Sissala as a Minister or to a key government position would strengthen the NDC's presence in the area, making it a more formidable party.
