In a funny turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has presented a local knife to Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the defeated New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate in the Pusiga Constituency. This move comes after Hanan publicly vowed to cut off his head if he lost the election. Apexnewsgh reports
During the 2024 campaign in Pusiga, Hanan proudly declared, “I said it, this election if I don’t win it; I have to cut off my head.” The NDC Regional Executives, led by the Regional Organizer, have taken Hanan’s pledge literally and handed over the knife to Agoyine Francis, the Pusiga NDC Youth Organizer.
In a bizarre instruction, Francis was told to not only give the knife to Hanan but also to cut off his head and use it to play football in public. This, allegedly, is because Hanan made his pronouncement in a public domain. It remains to be seen how Hanan will respond to this provocative move by the NDC.
However, the Pusiga Constituency was filled with tension during the 2024 elections, as the NPP candidate, Abdul-Wahab Hanan, and the NDC candidate, engaged in a fiercely competitive campaign. The constituency, traditionally an NDC stronghold since its creation in 2004, was up for grabs, making it a crucial battleground for both parties.
As the campaign heated up, both candidates pulled out all the stops to win over the hearts and minds of the constituents. Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the NPP candidate, implemented various developmental projects, including the construction of over 100 mechanized boreholes, educational infrastructure enhancements, and support for artisanal trades.
Meanwhile, the NDC candidate, Hajia Lardi Ayamba, focused on promoting respectful communication and acknowledging genuine achievements. She urged her constituents to prioritize issues over personalities and to promote peaceful coexistence.
The competition was so intense that even high-profile figures like Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, aka Nana B, made appearances in the constituency to rally support for their candidate.
As the dust settled on the campaign trail, one thing was clear: the Pusiga Constituency was a battleground that would be fiercely contested. The outcome was far from certain, leaving constituents and observers alike wondering who would emerge victorious.
However, Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamba emerged victorious in the Pusiga Constituency, securing 19,557 votes, which translates to 54.79% of the total votes cast. Her closest contender, Abdul-Wahab Hanan of the NPP, garnered 15,798 votes, representing 44.26% of the total votes. This outcome highlights the closely contested nature of the election in the Pusiga Constituency.
In a bizarre postscript to the Pusiga Constituency elections, Abdul-Wahab Hanan, the defeated NPP candidate, is yet to receive an unusual “gift” from his NDC counterparts. As a reminder of his pre-election pledge to “cut off his head” if he lost, the NDC presented Hanan with a knife, leaving many to wonder how he would respond to this provocative gesture. The incident has added a touch of intrigue to the aftermath of the election, with the outcome of Hanan’s dilemma still unknown.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
