Scores of supporters at NDC vetting in Upper East

Scores of supporters of parliamentary aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) accompanied their candidates on motorbikes, bicycles, cars and buses to the precincts of the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council to witness the vetting of their candidates for the impending parliamentary primaries scheduled for November 7.

The vetting, which was done amid heavy security, started at 8 a.m with a team from the national headquarters and the regional leadership of the party.

Out of a total of 48 aspirants who have filed in 15 constituencies to contest the NDC parliamentary primaries in the region, 43, including three women, have been vetted and cleared.

Three women

The three women are  the District Chief Executive for Nabdam,  Madam Vivian Anafo, Dr Vida Nyagre, a lecturer at the University for Development Studies to contest the Nabdam constituency and Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamga, the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Pusiga co