The National Democratic Congress has disqualified three of 51 aspirants vying for executive positions in the Northern Region following a vetting exercise. Some candidates have challenged the outcome, arguing that other aspirants who failed
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Police arrest 64 suspects in Achimota lounge firearms operation
The Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (SOA), in collaboration with the National SWAT, has arrested 64 suspects for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition at a lounge near Achimota Mile 7 in the Greater Accra Region.
Fake police officer arrested with loaded pistol during raid
One of the suspects, Theophilus Ashon, presented himself as a police officer attached to CID Operations. Checks, however, established that he was not a police officer. A search of him led to the recovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Large cache of weapons recovered from suspect's residence
A search of his residence resulted in the recovery of three pump action guns, four pistols, 62 AA and BB cartridges, 54 rounds of 40 calibre ammunition, and other exhibits.
Operation triggered by community complaints about lounge activities
The operation followed complaints from residents about suspected criminal activities at the lounge and its surroundings, including the open display and possible trade in firearms.
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However, some aspirants have questioned the outcome, arguing that other candidates who allegedly failed to meet the party’s eligibility requirements should also have been disqualified. The vetting exercise, which precedes the party’s Northern Regional executive elections, has generated differing views among contestants.
Deputy Communications Officer aspirant Abdallah Abu Safianu claimed that some candidates cleared to contest did not meet the eligibility requirements stipulated in the NDC’s constitution. Citing Article 8, Clause 2(1), he argued that aspirants seeking regional executive positions must have previously held positions at the branch or tertiary level.
He maintained that candidates who did not satisfy the requirement should not have been cleared to contest. Other aspirants, however, expressed satisfaction with the vetting exercise, describing the process as smooth and transparent.
Some also expressed confidence in winning their respective contests. Beyond the competition for executive positions, some aspirants called for greater unity within the party, stressing that internal cohesion would be critical to the NDC’s efforts to reclaim constituencies currently held by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Northern Regional Vetting Committee, Baba Jamal, has urged aspirants dissatisfied with the outcome of the exercise to seek redress through the party’s Appeals Committee. He also cautioned contestants against indiscriminately placing campaign posters, particularly on highways and road signs.
Mr Jamal urged the aspirants to conduct their campaigns peacefully and with decorum. Tags: aspirants Ghana News NDC Share Tweet Send Send Previous Post Work slows on Jinijini-Sampa Road after thieves steal construction materials Next Post Ecobank Ghana named Bank of the Year at 37th CIMG Awards Related Posts Business Paper economy: Defend your economic record – Amorse Blessings to Bawumia October 20, 2026 Eastern Region Galamsey is ‘chemical warfare’ against Ghanaians – Zanetor October 20, 2026 Featured NDC can secure 2028 victory on record of achievements – Amorse Blessings October 20, 2026 Central Region Kasoa: Firefighters pelted with stones as fire destroys 15 shops October 20, 2026 Featured Obuasi SHTS headmaster arrested – Muntaka October 20, 2026 Featured Ridge Hospital seeks family of unidentified accident victim October 20, 2026 Next Post Ecobank Ghana named Bank of the Year at 37th CIMG Awards ADVERTISEMENT CitiNewsroom.com is Ghana's leading news website that delivers high quality innovative, alternative news that challenges the status quo.
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