ADVERTISEMENT
Police to question Nii Lante Vanderpuye over clashes
Supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) clashed in the Odododiodioo constituency in Accra on Tuesday night.
___5739647___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___5739647___2016___11___10___17___nii-lante-vanderpuije
Recommended articles
Nii Lante Vanderpuye, the incumbent MP, has been accused of punching his closest rival, Nii Lantey Bannerman, in the face after tailgating him. According to Afia Tenge, the public relations officer of the police in Accra, this allegation by Bannerman has been received with investigations following.
This fracas follows clashes on Tuesday night between supporters of Vanderpuye (representing the governing National Democratic Congress) and Bannerman (representing the New Patriotic Party) after the later held a large rally in the constituency.
ADVERTISEMENT
Three supporters of the NPP were arrested by the police and the police sent reinforcement to the area after a crowd besieged the police station demanding their release.
The constituency has been identified as a ‘hotspot’ ahead of the elections in December.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
Trailblazing Prof. Jane Agyemang: The political powerhouse shaking up the NDC!
John Mahama can’t succeed me as President because I defeated him twice – Akufo-Addo
I won’t be a driver’s mate to John Mahama – Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyeman
‘Dumsor’ challenges will end in a few days – ECG Board Chairman assures Ghanaians
We’ll prosecute corrupt appointees under Akufo-Addo’s govt – Prof. Opoku-Agyeman
How First and Second Ladies rejected and refunded all allowances given to them since 2017
Russian Deputy Defence Minister, Ivanov detained for accepting large bribes
Vice President Dr. Bawumia meets Pope Francis in Rome
