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NDC primaries: Muntaka defeats fierce rival to retain Asawase ticket

48522154 Mohammed-Muntaka Mubarak, Asawase MP

Sun, 14 May 2023 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Correspondence from Ashanti Region

The incumbent member of parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has been retained as parliamentary candidate for Asawase constituency.

Muntaka Mubarak who was keenly contested by Masawudu Mabarick, has now emerged victorious after the electoral process. Muntaka polled 1,063 votes against his only contender, Masawudu Mabarick who also polled 735 votes. Total valid vote cast was 1798 and 09 were rejected.

In the presidential elections too, John Dramani Mahama polled 1,783 against his only contender, Kojo Bonsu who also polled 11 votes. 15 votes were rejected.

Some supporters of Muntaka reacting to the victory said, the win is a signal of the NDC's victory in the 2024 general election. The said the victory had brought them enough reasons to jubilate.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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