Some NDC delegates and journalists have been involved in a near-fatal accident at Somanya, Starrfmonline.com has gathered.
They were en route to Apegusu in the Asuogyaman constituency where the Eastern regional congress of the NDC is ongoing.
At least 15 persons including Captain Kofi Owusu, Morning Show host of Radio one based in Bunso sustained various degrees of injuries and are on admission at the Atua Government Hospital.
Meanwhile, former President John Mahama has expressed his warm wishes to all candidates taking part in the party’s regional executive elections.
According to Mr. Mahama, the enthusiasm and competitiveness in the election give him hope in the future of the opposition party.
In a tweet, Saturday Morning Mahama wrote: “Across all ten regions of the country, we’re today electing regional executive members for our party, the NDC. The competitive spirit & enthusiasm gives cause for confidence about the bright future of our party. I wish all aspirants good luck. Remember, there are no losers”.
The National Democratic Congress is electing regional executives across the country. It comes after the party elected its regional women organizers and youth leaders over the week. Later in November, the party will organize polls to elect its flagbearer and national executives for the next four years. The new leaders will supervise and lead the party into the 2020 elections against the ruling New Patriotic Party.
Already, about 11 individuals have declared their interest in contesting the flagbearership of the party including Mr. Mahama who led them in the 2016 elections. Other notable names in the contest are second deputy speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and former trade minister Ekwow Spio-Gabrah.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5M
