Former Member of Parliament for Yendi, Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama, has confirmed his intention to contest and reclaim the Yendi parliamentary seat in the 2028 general elections.

Following weeks of intense calls from youth groups, elders, chiefs and community leaders, the former MP has responded to appeals from his constituents by declaring his intention to return and continue what he describes as the “Great Yendi Dream”.

The confirmation comes ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) November 10, 2026 deadline for all parliamentary aspirants to formally declare their interest through the party’s online portal.

A Dream Interrupted, Not Abandoned

Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama represented the people of Yendi in Parliament from 2021 to 2025 after securing victory in the 2020 general elections.

His tenure was characterised by development initiatives across the constituency, including road projects linking farming communities, the construction and renovation of schools, vocational training opportunities for young people, and support for farmers through partnerships with government institutions and international development agencies.

His vision of transforming Yendi into a modern, developed and prosperous constituency is what he and his supporters have come to describe as the “Great Yendi Dream”.

However, in the 2024 general elections, that vision suffered a setback when he unexpectedly lost his bid for re-election. The defeat was attributed by some supporters to internal divisions and disagreements within the NPP rather than dissatisfaction with his performance as MP.

Lost the Seat, But Never Left Yendi

Although he lost his parliamentary seat, Dr. Farouk Aliu Mahama maintained his engagement with the constituency and continued supporting community development initiatives.

He remained involved in supporting brilliant but needy students, assisting communities and maintaining close ties with his constituents.

Just a few weeks ago, he donated a 100KVA generator to a community in the constituency grappling with erratic power supply. He also made a donation towards supporting a young Yendi native pursuing medical studies abroad.

Speaking about his decision to return, Farouk Aliu Mahama said:

“I did not leave Yendi. Yendi never left me. I am back to finish what we started together – the Great Yendi Dream.”

Constituents Welcome His Return

News of his decision to contest again has reportedly generated excitement among sections of the Yendi community, with several constituents expressing support for his return across social media platforms linked to the constituency.

One social media user welcomed the announcement and praised the former MP for maintaining his commitment to the development of Yendi despite losing his parliamentary seat.

“When he lost, other politicians disappeared. FAM stayed. He paid our fees, he came to our events, he fixed our light. That is why we called him back. We want our MP back,” the user wrote.

Another young constituent expressed similar sentiments, describing his return as an opportunity to correct what they considered a political mistake in 2024.

“In 2024, we made a mistake. We have seen the difference. Yendi was moving forward under FAM. Now we are ready to correct it. The Great Return is our own return,” the constituent stated.

The Great Return

Supporters of Dr Farouk Aliu Mahama have christened his political comeback “The Great Return”, describing it as a mission to restore Yendi’s development agenda, heal divisions from the past and complete the vision he began with the people of the constituency.

For his supporters, the proposed comeback represents more than another parliamentary contest. It is an opportunity to revive the development agenda they associate with his four-year tenure and build on the projects and initiatives he facilitated during his time in office.

As the NPP prepares for its internal electoral processes, attention will increasingly focus on Yendi and whether the former MP can secure the party's nomination and eventually reclaim the parliamentary seat in 2028.

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