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18.10.2014 NPP

Polls open in NPP Delegates' Conference

By Myjoyonline
Polls open in NPP Delegates' Conference
18.10.2014 LISTEN

Voting has started in various polling centres across the country to elect a flagbearer for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

About 140,000 delegates in 275 constituencies are casting their ballot to select one of three aspirants to lead the party to the 2016 Presidential election.

Two time flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing stiff opposition from former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen and MP, Francis Addai Nimoh.

Mr Akufo-Addo is widely tipped to win the election but he must do so by a wide margin if he is to gain control of the fractured party.

The campaigns before today's poll have been marred by accusations and counteraccusations.

But voting itself has been peaceful so far.
Upper West Regional First Vice Chairman of the NPP, Hafiz Bin Salih, who cast his ballot at the Wa Central Polling Centre, told Myjoyonline.com about 80 delegates have cast their ballot at the centre, an hour after polls opened.

He said voting has started in all 11 constituencies in the region.

 
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