Election of Presiding Member for Yendi Municipal Assembly Turns Violent

The election of a Presiding Member (PM) for the Yendi Municipal Assembly erupted into chaos, with chairs and punches flying during a meeting meant to resolve the standoff.

The meeting, intended to elect a PM after five failed attempts, descended into violence during the recount of votes. A video by the Daily Graphic shows assembly members throwing chairs and engaging in physical altercations.

The brawl led to the destruction of electoral materials, and police intervention was required to prevent the situation from escalating further.

The election process has been contentious, with candidates Yakubu Fuseini and Alhassan Inusah Achiri failing to secure the necessary two-thirds majority of the 44 votes cast. Fuseini received 22 votes, Achiri 21 votes, and one ballot was rejected.

Municipal Coordinating Director Mohammed Akalifa condemned the violence, stating that the ongoing failure to elect a PM is disrupting the assembly’s operations.