200 police officers deployed to Nalerigu NDC election grounds

About 200 unarmed police officers have arrived at the Nalerigu Senior High School, the venue for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Regional executive election ahead of the polls.

A total of 231 delegates are expected to participate in the regional election.

The officers assembled at the election grounds on Saturday, November 14, as part of security arrangements to ensure a peaceful electoral process.

The Police explained that the presence of the officers was intended to guarantee a free, fair and orderly election.

He disclosed, however, that armed police personnel had been placed on standby to respond to any eventuality that might threaten security during the exercise.

The commander urged all candidates, their supporters and other party stakeholders to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid actions that could undermine the electoral process.

The security arrangements come amid deepening divisions within the NDC in the Nalerigu-Gambaga Constituency, which have triggered legal disputes and public exchanges between rival party executives.

The disagreements centre partly on the selection and legitimacy of five co-opted constituency executives and their eligibility to participate in the regional election.

The dispute resulted in an application to the Nalerigu High Court, which restrained five individuals from participating in the election.

The internal tensions have also exposed a broader political rivalry between Regional Minister Ibrahim Tia and former Nalerigu-Gambaga MP and former Minister for Climate Change, Alhaji Baba Issifu, over political influence in the constituency.

The deployment of approximately 200 police officers, with armed personnel on standby, highlights security concerns surrounding the closely watched election involving 231 delegates.