Courtesy Call on Northern Members of Parliament by the Northern Development Forum on November 8,2007 at Parliament House, Accra
1.0 List of MPs from the North at the Meeting
Name Constituency Tel & E-mail Address
1 Hon. Amadu Sorogho (Alhaji) Abokobi, Madina 0244273131 [email protected]
2 Hon. Abuga Pele Chiana-Paga 0276621312
3 Alhaji Amadu Seidu Yagba-Kusawgu 0244363390
4 Hon.Edward K. Salia Jirapa 0244301401
5 Moses Dani Baah Sisala East 0202012259
6 Hon. Alice Teni Boom Lambusie 0244143901
7 Hon. Dominic A. Azumah Garu-Tempane 0244896015
8 Hon. Alhaji Alhassan Yabuku Nanton 0243717754
9 Hon. M. A. Yakubu Yendi 021665531
10 Hon. John A Tia Tongo 0244712196
11 Hon. Mohammed Ibn Abass Bimbila 0243419835
12 Hon. Alhaji Alidu Iddrisu Zakari Wale wale 0243518124
13 Hon. Rashid Pelpuo Wa Central 0246382318 [email protected]
14 Hon. Masoud Baba- Pru 0208169652
15 Hon. Likpalimor K. Tawiah Kpandai 0244072319
16 Hon. Joseph Yieleh Chireh Wa West 0243464144 [email protected]
17 Hon. Albert Abongo Bongo 0244929829 [email protected]
18 Hon. Akunye Simon Pusiga 0244592623 [email protected]
19 Hon David Apasera Bolgatanga [email protected]
20 Hon Dr. Alhassan A Yakubu Mion 0244838977 [email protected]
21 Hon Inusah A. B. Fuseni Tamale Central 0243148299
22 Hon. Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak Asawase 0244387610 [email protected]
23 Hon. Mahama Ayariga Bawku Central 0244807666 [email protected]
24 Hon. Dr. Mustapha Ahmed Ayawaso East 0208110877 [email protected]
25 Ibrahim A. R. Tanko Yabga-Kubori 0244995111
2.0 Members of the NDF
-Dr. Hakeem Wemah- Chairman of NDF
-Mr. Adam Sulley- Upper West Rep. and Chairman of Finance and Fundraising Committee.
-Dr. Adam Hafiz, Rep. of the Northern Region
-Mrs. Susana Mahama- Rep.of the Upper East Region.
– Mr. Bennet Mahama, Chairman of the Public Affairs Committee of the Forum
– Benedict Assorow- Ex-Officio Member
NB.This report is in the form of a Press Release
The Northern Caucus in Parliament has commended the Northern Development Forum (NDF) for organising Northerners and friends of the North in raising over 250 million cedis (GH¢25,000) for victims of the floods that hit the northern part of Ghana recently.
This commendation was made by the Chairman of the Caucus, Hon. Albert Salia when a delegation of the NDF led by its Chairman Dr. Hakeem Wemah called on the MPs at Parliament House yesterday to brief them on the activities and future plans of the Forum.
Hon. Salia informed the Forum that apart from their individual donation of relief items to the victims they, the MPs from the North, are contributing five million cedis each from their common Fund in support of the Forums’ Relief programme.
He expressed the appreciation of the MPs to the delegation to the Forum for the bold and courageous initiative taken insetting up a Northern Relief Fund.
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Yakubu Malik stressed that Northerners need to look beyond partisan and selfish interest and work together for the development of the three northern regions and the country as a whole.
Other MPs also lauded the efforts of the Forum and advised it not to rest on its oars and hoped that the Forum will live up to expectation. They also promised to collaborate with the Forum to finding lasting solutions to the development of the North.
Mr. Adam Sulley, a representative of the Upper West Region and Chairman of the Finance and Fund Raising Committee of the Forum told the MPs that the Forum has so far donated 700 bags of maize, soap and other relief items to the three Northern Regions.
Dr. Wemah, in thanking the MPs for having received him and his delegation made it clear that the Forum is non political, religious, and tribal. He express the appreciation of the Forum to the MPs for their donation of 100 million cedis and looked forward to more fruitful collaboration between the MPs and the Forum.
The following MPs also made contributions at the meeting:
1. Hon. John Tia
2. Hon. Dominic Azumah
3. Hon. Rashid Pelpuo
4. Hon. Alice Teni Boom
5. Hon. Abuga Pele
6. Hon. Dr. Mustapha
7. Hon. M. Ayariga
The delegation of the NDF had earlier on paid a courtesy call on the Vice President of Ghana, Alhaji Aliu Mahama. He was briefed on the activities of the Forum. He in turn, thanked the delegation, and wished them success in their endeavours. He assured the Forum of his official and personal support.
Recorded by Ben Assorow
