The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organizer hopeful Salam Mustapha, has on Thursday March 31, 2022, paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II at his private residence in Yendi.
This is to formerly introduce himself and inform the King of Dagbon his interest to run for the position of the National Youth Organiser of the NPP. His visit also was to seek the blessing and guidance from the overlord.
On his welcoming remarks, the overlord of Dagbon however challenge the National Youth Organiser hopeful of the NPP Salam Mustapha to let truth and honesty be his pivot in all his dealings.
According to him, these are the major ingredients of a great leader; urging him not to depart from them irrespective of the challenges he faces in his bid to lead the youth wing of the party.
He observed great leaders, are embedded with truth and honesty making them stand out among others after their tenures and become major reference points for generations unborn.
“Let truth and honesty be your veneer as that will make you a great leader. You should distinguish yourself by standing by these principles at all times and the future generation will refer to you as a role model”, he challenged.
The Director of Programs and Operations at the Office of the Vice President caught the favor of the King, who told him that he has his blessings to run and pray for his success in the elections.
He promised the King to hold steadfast to his advice and never to depart from the path of truth and honesty.
“Thanks, your majesty for the advice and I promise to abide by them at all times. As a father, I will hold them to my chest and never depart from them”, he promised.
Among his entourage include the Mayor of Tamale, Hon. Sule Salifu and Northern Regional Organizer of the party Alhaji Rashid Salifu COP, Northern Regional Women’s Organizer of the NPP Hajia Rahana Abdul Aziz, Deputy National Communication Director of NPP Prof Haruna Mohammed among others.
Story By: Alhassan Yakubu |www.diamondfmonline.com |Ghana
