The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has launched a scathing attack on the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), questioning its record on youth employment, agricultural livelihoods and social intervention programmes while rallying constituents to support the New Patriotic Party's return to power in 2028.

In a politically charged address on Friday, October 30, 2026, during the commissioning of the NPP's ultra-modern Savannah Regional office complex in Damongo, Abu Jinapor challenged the youth, farmers and women to critically assess the performance of the current government and compare it with what he described as the opportunities available under the previous NPP administration.



The former Lands and Natural Resources Minister paid glowing tribute to the founding fathers of the NPP and called on party faithful, particularly the youth, to remain committed to the party's political vision and work towards victory in the 2028 general elections.

Taking on the issue of unemployment, Abu Jinapor reminded constituents of the numerous employment opportunities he said he personally supervised and facilitated during the previous NPP administration, benefiting young people not only in the Damongo Constituency but across the Savannah Region and beyond.



He admitted that he could not meet every employment request but maintained that his interventions provided opportunities for many young people who might otherwise have remained unemployed.

The MP expressed confidence that an NPP return to government would enable him to do even more, insisting that the current employment opportunities being celebrated by some political actors should not be used to create a misleading impression about individual contributions.

He argued that such opportunities were the direct contribution of President John Dramani Mahama and not the personal achievements of individuals attempting to take political credit for them.



Abu Jinapor was equally unsparing in his assessment of the challenges confronting farmers, urging them to reconsider their political choices in the face of what he described as worsening economic conditions.

He recalled that under the previous NPP administration, proceeds from the sale of two bags of maize could help farmers address some of their household needs.

However, he lamented that the situation had changed so dramatically that even the proceeds from ten bags of maize could no longer solve similar financial problems.

His remarks were a direct appeal to the farming community, which constitutes a significant section of the electorate in the Damongo Constituency and the wider Savannah Region, to reflect on their economic circumstances before making their political decisions.

The Damongo MP also raised serious concerns about the administration of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, accusing the NDC government in the constituency of expunging some beneficiaries' names and replacing them with persons he described as unqualified.

The allegation brings the management of social protection interventions in the constituency into the political spotlight, particularly at a time when vulnerable households depend on such programmes for support.

On women's empowerment, Abu Jinapor reaffirmed his commitment to supporting women across the constituency regardless of their political affiliations.

He insisted that assistance to constituents should not be determined by party membership, assuring women that he would continue to extend support without discrimination.

His address formed part of the political momentum surrounding the commissioning of the NPP's new regional headquarters, a major infrastructure investment expected to strengthen the party's organisational presence in the Savannah Region.



Located adjacent to the Damongo Axle Weighing Bridge, the one-storey complex features two conference halls with a combined capacity of more than 300 people and seven offices designated for administrative and official duties.

The facility is expected to serve as a central hub for party administration, meetings, conferences, stakeholder engagements and strategic political planning.

The commissioning attracted prominent NPP figures, including former ministers under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration, the Northern and Savannah Regional Chairmen, regional executives from across the country and several Members of Parliament, including Abu Jinapor.

The party described the project as historic, claiming it is the first regional party office complex established by a political party in the Savannah Region since its creation.



For Abu Jinapor, the commissioning was not merely about unveiling a new party building but also an opportunity to challenge the governing NDC, remind constituents of the NPP's previous record and energise the party's grassroots for the political battle ahead.

With the 2028 elections approaching, his message was unmistakable: the NPP must rebuild its political strength in Damongo and the Savannah Region, reconnect with the electorate and make a compelling case for a return to government.