Yellowman defeats Tanko Maida in NDC Northern chairmanship race
Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei, popularly known as Yellowman, has secured 328 votes to become the Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). His closested contender, Alhaji Tanko Maida polled 236 votes, while Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa polled 27 votes. Yellow Man was accused of distributing 18 pickup vehicles to constituencies in the region in an […]
In the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Northern chairmanship race, Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei, known as Yellowman, emerged victorious with 328 votes. His closest rival, Alhaji Tanko Maida, received 236 votes. Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa took the third spot with 27 votes. Rumors circulated that Yellowman had given out 18 pickup vehicles to constituencies in the region as an attempt to sway delegates in his favor.
Each of the 18 constituencies allegedly received one of the vehicles on the night of November 13. In the vice chairmanship race, Sadick Mohammed secured 254 votes, while Prof. Abukari Wumbei won the Regional Secretary position with 317 votes.
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