The New Patriotic Party (NPP)in the Northern Region will on Saturday begin vetting three of its parliamentary aspirants via video conferencing.
The aspirants who are domiciled abroad are Alhassan Yakubu Tali - based in Germany and aspiring for the Tolon seat - Iddrisu Musah Superior for Tamale Central - and Baba Wahab for Karaga - both domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Clifford Braimah, Northern Regional Secretary of the party, announced this media at a media briefing in Tamale, on Friday.
He said the vetting of local aspirants would also begin simultaneously with the others across the country from Saturday, March 26.
He said a total of 67 candidates had successfully filed their nominations to contest in the 26 constituencies in the region with nine being females and five contestants standing
unopposed.
The constituencies with unopposed contestants include Salaga, Yapei-Kusawgu and three constituencies of some incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs).
Dr. Braimah said vetting the aspirants through the social network-Skype- indicated how prepared the party was in wrestling power from the ruling NDC adding that, the three filed their nominations through their agents before nominations closed on March 18.
He explained that the party had to take that decision in view of other important engagements the aspirants had in those respective countries.
Dr. Braimah said this would also enable the committee to diligently assess the competencies of the candidates, explaining that the aspirants would, however, be available during the campaign period to canvass for votes.
He observed that most of the aspirants were youthful and very vibrant, which augured well for the growth of the party.
“The crop of candidates vying in the regional parliamentary contest this time is unprecedented.”
He indicated that six of the aspirants had doctorate degrees.
They are Dr. Majeed Haroun, Dr. Sagri Banibagi, Dr. Yusif Yidana, Dr. Abdul Husein Issah, Dr. Issahaku Achrensu and Dr. Demiuyakor Bawa.
Dr. Braimah called on the party supporters to help the hierarchy in selecting winnable candidates who would be likeable to the masses.