NPP Unveils First GHADC Slate, Drops Sitting CEM From Siju

Overview

• The National People’s Party released an initial list of 24 GHADC candidates approved by state president Prestone Tynsong.
• Incumbent CEM Albinush R Marak was denied the Siju ticket and replaced by Calis G Momin.
• Five constituencies remain to be decided: Raksamgre, Naguapara, Boldamgre, Silkigre and Rongrikkimgre.
• Working president Marcuise N Marak said internal assessments and grassroots feedback showed the incumbent’s chances in Siju were slim.
• Senior leaders, including Conrad K. Sangma, have reportedly engaged bypassed aspirants to secure their cooperation for the official nominees.