[ 2014-10-18 ]

Polls open in NPP Delegates' Conference
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.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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