Ras Mubarak files nomination to contest Wa East NDC Communications Officer position
Mubarak Alhassan Yassanah, popularly known as Ras Mubarak, has declared his intention to contest the position of Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Wa East Constituency.
Mr Yassanah says he has filed his nomination to contest the position, following what he describes as calls from party members across the constituency to make himself available for the role.
His move comes as the NDC begins its 2026 constituency executive election process. The party opened nominations on Tuesday, September 15, and the nomination window closes on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
In a statement announcing his nomination, Mr Yassanah, adept in research, said feedback from his engagements across the constituency had highlighted the need for a more research-based approach to political communication and a stronger connection between community concerns and party leadership.
Speaking to Info Radio, he said his focus would be on using the Communications Officer position not only to communicate the party’s activities but also to help draw attention to development needs within communities.
He cited challenges relating to electricity, water, roads and other basic infrastructure and said effective communication and lobbying could help bring such concerns to the attention of the appropriate authorities.
Mr Yassanah said, if elected, he would work towards helping communities connect to electricity and access other development interventions, while also strengthening communication between the party’s leadership and its grassroots supporters.
He further said he would prioritise unity among delegates, constituency executives and supporters, particularly at the branch level.
According to him, party supporters at the grassroots must feel valued and included in the affairs of the party.
Mr Yassanah also identified his broader objective as strengthening the NDC’s organisational and communication structures in the constituency ahead of future elections.
He said his campaign had so far received support from some party members who believe his experience, energy and relationship with grassroots supporters could contribute to revitalising the constituency’s communications wing.
Some supporters who spoke in favour of his candidature said they believe he could bring a different approach to the position and make the communication team more responsive to issues affecting party members and communities.
The contest for constituency executive positions forms part of the NDC’s wider internal reorganisation ahead of the party’s regional and national executive elections later in the year.
The party has urged aspirants and members to conduct the process peacefully and in accordance with its rules and guidelines while also cautioning members with parliamentary ambitions to cease forthwith campaign undertones until official announcement to commence the process.
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