Audio By Carbonatix
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has won the Bawku Central primaries in a landslide victory to contest on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The former Sports Minister polled 863 votes out of 1246, while Saad Ustaz got 283 and the third contestant, Theo Braimah Awanzam had 96 votes. Four ballots were rejected.
The voting which started at about 8 am ended at around 2 pm Saturday afternoon with many voters exercising their rights.
In the presidential election, former president, John Mahama won with 1202 votes, Kojo Bonsu had 25, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor got only 9 votes while rejected ballots were seven.
Total registered voters is 1379, and voter turnout was 1246.
Voters have expressed their excitement about the peaceful nature of the primaries and are hopeful the NDC will recapture power come 2024.
Latest Stories
-
NPP demands publication of foreign gold buyers, contracts and discounts
4 minutes -
Non-interest finance is for everyone: IFRIG supports BoG’s inclusive financial agenda
10 minutes -
One Africa Securities secures landmark admission into BoG, SEC’s regulatory sandboxes
12 minutes -
Ga Mantse to attend grand Homowo UK festival 2026 in London
14 minutes -
We demand removal of BoG Governor from GoldBod’s board – Amin Adam
16 minutes -
Skytrain Trial: Court rejects Ameyaw Ekumfi’s bid to halt proceedings
30 minutes -
Aggrieved Gold Coast customers petition Mahama over GH¢3.6bn outstanding payments
36 minutes -
ECG loses about 27% of electricity through technical, commercial losses – Engineer
37 minutes -
Declare foreign currency before checking in luggage – Customs cautions travellers
44 minutes -
State of emergency is no ‘magic wand’ for galamsey – Lands Ministry
49 minutes -
Bringing 10 bags of clothes as gifts? Customs explains when duties may apply
50 minutes -
Precious Mawunya-ko appointed PRO for 5th Praise Achievement Awards
53 minutes -
Don’t let poor English define your potential – Prisons Service DG to Ghanaians
54 minutes -
GRIDCo’s operating profit plunges 89% despite net profit surge in 2025
56 minutes -
IGP summons Volta Police Commander over alleged extortion of traders on Aflao–Accra route
57 minutes