The New Patriotic Party NPP in the Yendi constituency has refuted allegations by the Nation Democratic Congress NDC of facilitating the transfer of eligible voters in the constituency.
Two people including a media professional sustained injuries in Yendi after a clash broke out at a voting transfer center between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The conflict reportedly erupted when a group of individuals, allegedly transported from Tamale, arrived at the constituency to transfer their votes on Tuesday.
The situation escalated when NDC agents attempted to challenge these individuals.
Among the injured was a media professional, who serves as a manager for Sakara Radio in Yendi.
While acknowledging a misunderstanding that led to two injuries in Yendi on Tuesday, Nashiru Amidu the NPP’s elections and research officer clarified that the party merely provided assistance to voters and did not bus them in contrary to the NDC’s claims
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Meanwhile, the NDC constituency secretary at the Yendi constituency Muniru Sugri condemned the violence that mud the vote transfer exercise on Tuesday.
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Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com