By Daily Democrat News Desk
The political environment in Ayawaso North is brewing as Tahiru Ahmed, popularly known as Baba Warabeba, returns to the chairmanship debate with a message centred around unity, stability, grassroots empowerment and leadership.
Supporters of Baba Warabeba are drawing comparisons between his return and the political comeback of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, arguing that both exemplify the importance of perseverance, reconnecting with the grassroots and renewing confidence among supporters.
For Baba Warabeba’s camp, the message is that Ayawaso North requires leadership that listens, that unifies and that gives every party member a sense of belonging.
BABA WARABEBA STANDS FOR PROGRESS AND UNITY!
That is the rallying call that accompanies his chairmanship campaign as supporters call on comrades to raise their voices at the ballot box.
GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP AT THE CENTRE
At the centre of Baba Warabeba’s campaign is the assertion that leadership must be measured not by titles or political slogans, but by accessibility, personal commitment and maintaining relationships at the party.
His supporters describe him as a grassroots politician who understands the concerns of branch executives, delegates, ordinary members and elders.
They argue that his networks and experience place him to connect members to opportunities and support when they are in need.
According to his campaign message, the objective is to ensure that no member feels abandoned or forgotten, despite their position in the party.
For many grassroots activists, the chairmanship debate raises the question of whether party leadership should be about authority alone, or service, consultation and accountability.
Baba Warabeba’s supporters insist that their candidate represents the latter.
A RECORD HIS SUPPORTERS WANT RECOGNISED
Another key talking point in the campaign is the theme of internal peace and respect.
His supporters maintain that during his first chairmanship, the party did not experience the member suspensions they associate with divisive leadership. They also point to what they describe as his record of respecting party opinion leaders, elders, women and ordinary members.
They further maintain that branch executives and delegates were not removed from their respective branches under his leadership.
These claims have become central to the campaign’s argument that continuity under Baba Warabeba could protect party cohesion and strengthen relationships between the constituency leadership and grassroots.
For a party that seeks to maintain unity, internal disagreements have become expensive when allowed to grow into personal feuds. The campaign therefore presents consultation, fairness and mutual respect as essential ingredients for effective constituency administration.
Baba Warabeba’s supporters believe they want a chairman who will unite, not divide; listen, not ignore concerns, and resolve disagreements without humiliating members.
WOMEN, ELDERS AND EVERY PARTY MEMBER MATTER
The campaign is also pointing to the respect for women as a key measure of leadership.
Supporters say that Baba Warabeba has maintained respectful relationships with women in Ayawaso North and beyond, as part of a commitment to dignity, inclusion and equal participation.
They argue that women, young people, branch executives and elders must have a voice in decisions affecting the constituency.
For them, the chairmanship should not be a platform for personal domination, but an opportunity to renew confidence, communication and ensure members can voice concerns without feeling disrespected.
THE MAHAMA COMING BACK COMPARISON
The comparison with President John Dramani Mahama has become a defining theme in the campaign.
Supporters see a common thread in returning with renewed determination, rebuilding confidence and asking party members to believe in another chapter of leadership.
However, the situations of national presidential politics and constituency chairmanship are different. What the comparison seeks to illustrate is the political value of reconnecting with supporters and presenting a new vision for the future.
For Baba Warabeba, the challenge is to translate that into a practical set of commitments that members can recognise in the everyday administration of the constituency.
COMRADES, LET YOUR VOTES SPEAK!
As election day draws near, the campaign is urging delegates and party members to consider the values they want their constituency leadership to represent, progress, stability, unity, accountability and accessibility.
The central promise is a leadership approach that seeks to re-connect, accommodate different opinions and put the collective interest of the party before personal disagreements.
Baba Warabeba’s supporters believe his return will give an opportunity to renew that commitment and move Ayawaso North towards a more inclusive chapter.
The final decision, however, rests with the delegates and party members who will cast their ballots.
Their choice will determine the direction of the constituency leadership and the priorities that follow.
BABA Warabeba is NUMBER 1 on the ballot box!
Progress. Stability. Unity. Accountability.
On election day, let your vote speak for the future you want for Ayawaso North.
