Audio By Carbonatix
The apprehension and tension that engulfed Tamale, regional capital of the Northern region has swiftly changed into cautious jubilation by especially supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after Electoral Commission (E.C) declaration of the Run-off result.
The supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the other hand remain hopeful awaiting result of elections in Tain constituency, decider of the run-off, scheduled to take place on Friday, December 2, 2008.
According to results declared by the Electoral Commission, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the NPP polled 4,478,411 representing 49.87% of the total valid votes cast while Prof Mills of NDC chalked up 4,501,466 of the total valid votes cast across the country with the exception of Tain constituency in the Brong Ahafo region.
Earlier, the city was characterised by anxiety and fear with banks, shops and market women closing down before their mandated closing time. Fewer people could be seen on the streets of the metropolis as many remain in their destinations monitoring the event from their radio and television sets as it unfolds.
As the people wait for elections in Tain constituency, the NDC supporters in the northern region remain certain of victory expressing disappointment at the EC inability to declare the party's flag-bearer winner of the elections while the NPP supporters express hope the table will turn in their favour.
Meanwhile the Regional Police Command has issued a statement and warned against wild jubilation and taunting of opponents as it deploys a joint police cum military team in the area to maintain law and order.
Source: www.northernghana.com
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Afenyo-Markin demands Interior Minister brief Parliament over security recruitment expansion
1 hour -
Felicia Boadu inspires gratitude with new song ‘Aseda’
1 hour -
Conflict of interest and the President’s use of a private jet: A constitutional perspective
1 hour -
Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Austria and Germany friendlies
2 hours -
Rev. Stephen Wengam urges leaders to embrace ‘servant leadership’ to transform national institutions
2 hours -
Ghana Development Awards spotlight need for intentional socio-economic transformation
2 hours -
The Private Jet Debate: When generosity becomes an alleged “Scandal”
2 hours -
IGP Cyber Vetting arrests 20-year-old woman for false publication on social media
2 hours -
Overall government debt in sub-Saharan Africa stabilises but at high level – IMF
2 hours -
We will file an appeal against Freddie Blay’s remand – Lawyer
3 hours -
Tema crash: Safety record of microlight aircraft ‘very poor’ – Aviation expert
3 hours -
Only 5% of CHPS compound in Ghana are well tooled – Agotime Ziope MP
3 hours -
PwC Ghana , UGBS call on women to embrace collaboration and take up leadership roles
3 hours -
‘My mother cried out one last time’: Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
3 hours -
National Seed System Reset Programme launched at University of Ghana to boost 24-hour economy
3 hours
