The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding its Upper East Regional delegates congress in Bolgatanga on Thursday.
About 42 people are contesting for various positions in the 13 constituencies.
Present at the congress are Mr Mark Woyongo, Minister of Interior and MP for Navrongo Central, Mr James Agalga, Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr Cletus Avoka, MP for Zebilla, Mr Dominic Azumah, MP for Garu, Mr Dominic Ayini, MP for Bolgatanga East and Mr David Adakurgu, MP for Tempane.
The rest are Upper East Regional Minister, Mr James Tiigah and his deputy, Mr Daniel Syme.