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Voting proceeds peacefully in Northern Region constituency elections

Voting in the Sagnarigu Constituency is progressing peacefully at the GNAT Hall, with delegates observing and complying with the rules governing the electoral process. The voting exercise has been divided into four centres to prevent overcrowding and ensure a smooth process. Supporters of the various aspirants have gathered outside the hall, holding flyers of their […]

Voting in the Sagnarigu Constituency took place peacefully today at the GNAT Hall. Delegates observed all electoral rules. The voting was split into four centres to keep things orderly. Supporters of candidates gathered outside the hall, holding posters of their chosen candidates. Overall, 1,432 delegates were set to vote for 86 candidates across the four centres.

The youth and women's wings had already completed their voting. The 165 women delegates chose the positions of women's and deputy women's organizers, while the 165 youth delegates voted for their youth leader and deputy.

In the Tamale South Constituency, voting also proceeded smoothly. There were 2,222 delegates expected to vote for 81 candidates at five polling stations. Voting began at 8 a.m. and was expected to conclude between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The Tamale South Youth Organiser, Abdallah Baba, confirmed the voting was on track.

The Tamale Central Constituency saw around 1,606 delegates voting for 12 positions. This constituency was among those where delegates were engaged in internal elections to determine their preferred candidates.

Earlier, the Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, visited several voting centres in Sagnarigu and Tamale Central Constituencies, including Tamale Central. The Regional Minister expressed satisfaction with the elections so far and urged delegates and supporters to maintain order. He emphasized that these elections were internal party affairs and called on all candidates and their supporters to accept the results to keep the party united ahead of the upcoming 2028 general elections.

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