By: Abdul Shakur Omae
The race for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Northern Regional Youth Organizer position has taken a dramatic twist, with early signs of rivalry playing out openly on social media. Two prominent figures, DJ Parara and Alhassan Hashim Tafo, have stirred the political waters with posts many believe are thinly veiled shots at each other.
The drama started when DJ Parara, the current of NPP youth organizer for Mion Constituency, posted:
“You will never understand the actions of the Army commander in a war front if you are not a Soldier.
‘The Youth Agenda in Focus’ — we will bring back the party to power with unity, hardwork and strategy.”
His message, heavy with military metaphors, emphasized loyalty, experience, and the need for hard work and strategic planning to recapture power in 2028. Many saw it as a subtle claim to superior experience and leadership within the party’s youth ranks.
Shortly afterward, Alhassan Hashim Tafo appeared to fire back with a cryptic yet stinging Facebook post:
“A warrior who has lost a war battle in his corridors cannot recall a war in his favor!!!”
#The_Blue_Army #Stay_Focus.
Hashim Tafo’s post is widely interpreted as an attack on DJ Parara’s political record, particularly pointing to the parliamentary loss of Parara’s constituency during his tenure as a youth organizer. It suggests that someone who has tasted defeat at the constituency level may not be the right figure to lead a broader youth movement into victory.
Party insiders reveal that both men are lacing up their boots for an intense showdown to secure the Northern Regional Youth Organizer position, a critical role in rejuvenating the party’s grassroots machinery as the NPP strategizes for the next general elections.
The exchanges have polarized the youth front, with supporters from both camps already trading words and consolidating their bases. While some hail DJ Parara’s emphasis on strategy and loyalty, others applaud Hashim Tafo’s courage in calling out what they describe as “failed leadership.”
With tensions rising, party elders and senior figures are closely monitoring the situation, concerned that the escalating personal rivalry could deepen factionalism and hurt party unity ahead of a crucial rebuilding period.
One thing is certain: the path to the NPP Northern Regional Youth Organizer seat is shaping up not just as an election, but as a fierce contest of credibility, performance, and vision and the battle lines have been clearly drawn.
