Chiana-Paga NDC to elect parliamentary candidate today

The Chiana-Paga constituency of National Democratic Congress will today hold its parliamentary primary to elect a candidate to represent the party in the November general elections.

The parliamentary primary schedule for 9th July, was postponed to 16th July due to delay of election materials.

Speaking to Citi News, Upper East Regional secretary of the NDC, Mr. Donatus Akamugre said all issues that led to the postponement of the primary have been resolved.

He also admonished supporters of the three aspirants to remain calm and refrain from any trouble that could mar the election.

Over 12,000 delegates to take part in polls
A total of 12,983 NDC delegates in the constituency, are expected to cast their votes today.

“We have already done biometric registration for about 12,983 delegates that will be casting their votes in this primary. The election will take place on the 9th of July and all the necessary preparations with regards to ballot papers have been made with the Electoral Commission. The election will be conducted at the various polling stations of the constituency and all the three contestants will have an agent each at all the stations to ensure that, they are fairly treated,” Akamugre told Citi News. 

The primary delayed due to a protracted case against the incumbent Member of Parliament Abuga Pele.

His contenders are challenging his eligibility to contest the parliamentary primary while standing trial in the Ghana National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) scandal.

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By: Frederick Awuni/citifmonline.com/Ghana