One arrested as Northern NDC treasurer election turns violent

One person has been arrested following a disturbance at the Northern Regional delegates conference of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after supporters of a defeated candidate rejected the results of the Regional Treasurer election.

The confusion broke out after Mohammed Suhuyini Sulemana was declared winner with 298 votes, narrowly defeating his closest contender, Alhassan Osman Gomda, who secured 292 votes.

Supporters of Mr Gomda reportedly disputed the outcome and attempted to seize official declaration documents from an Electoral Commission officer, disrupting the announcement of the results.

The disagreement quickly escalated, leading to the destruction of chairs and tables at the venue. Security personnel reportedly assaulted some of the agitated supporters as they attempted to restore order.

One person was arrested, while several others reportedly fled the scene to avoid arrest. The declaration process was suspended for approximately five minutes before calm returned and proceedings continued.

Meanwhile, Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei was elected Northern Regional Chairman after polling 328 votes to defeat Tanko Maida, who obtained 236 votes. Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa finished third with 27 votes.

In other contests, Prof. Abukari Wumbei won the Regional Secretary position with 317 votes, while Iddrisu Hardi Pagazaa secured the Deputy Regional Secretary slot with 295 votes.

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