Tingoti Francis Kombong
Tingoti Francis Kombong (TFK), a former North East Regional Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has formally announced his intention to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries in the Bunkpurugu Constituency ahead of the 2028 general election.
He said calls from party faithful, elders, women, young people and other stakeholders across the constituency had been clear and that after listening and consulting, and guided by his conviction and desire to contribute to the development and welfare of the people of Bunkpurugu, he had decided to respond to the call with humility and a deep sense of responsibility.
Mr. Kombong said his association with the NPP dated back to 1996, when he joined the party as a young member. Over the past three decades, he has served the party in various capacities, from the polling station level to the constituency and regional levels.
“I served as a polling station agent during the 2000 and 2004 General Elections and later as the party’s election results collation agent at the Electoral Commission’s strong room. I also served as Zonal Campaign Lead for the Binde/Najong Zone and as a member of the Constituency Campaign Team. In addition, I served on the Constituency Council of Patrons for 12 years and as the North East Regional Treasurer from 2022 to 2026,” he noted.
“Throughout these years, I have worked alongside grassroots members, listened to their concerns and campaigned with them across the constituency. I have witnessed their struggles and sacrifices and come to understand their concerns and aspirations. These years of service and close engagement have strengthened my understanding of the needs of party members and the important role they play in the growth and success of the NPP,” he said.
Mr. Kombong noted that the NPP won the Bunkpurugu parliamentary seat in 2012 and 2016. He said regaining the seat in 2028 would require unity and the collective commitment of party members, polling station executives and supporters across the constituency.
“Beyond party politics, I have also been entrusted with public responsibilities by the people. I served as the elected Assembly Member for the Najong Electoral Area for eight years and as Chairman of the Binde/Najong Area Council for eight years. I have also served the people of the Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri District as a public servant and civil society worker. My experience as a finance and accounting professional and entrepreneur has further shaped my understanding of leadership, responsibility and community development. These experiences have deepened my understanding of local dynamics, the concerns of our people and the importance of involving them in decisions that affect their lives,” he stated.
Mr. Kombong assured that he would respect all guidelines and directives issued by the National Secretariat and await the party’s official clearance before undertaking any campaign activity.
The former North East Regional Treasurer pledged to remain committed to the party, regardless of the outcome of the primaries, and to work towards its victory in the 2028 general election.
“I assure the National, Regional and Constituency Executives, fellow prospective aspirants and all party members that I will conduct myself with discipline, respect and fairness throughout this process. Whatever the outcome, our shared goal remains a united and stronger NPP, working towards victory in Bunkpurugu in the 2028 General Election,” he said.
FROM Eric Kombat, Bunkpurugu