NDC Vice Chairman suspended

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has suspended its northern regional vice-chairman, Alhaji Abdul Hamid, popularly known as Alhaji Gbewaa, over allegations of assault on the party’s regional treasurer, Hajia Shamima Yakubu.

From reports, Alhaji Gbewaa allegedly assaulted the NDC Northern Regional Treasurer, Hajia Shamima Yakubu, during a party executive meeting at the regional office.

The decision was taken following deliberations between national and regional executives in Accra which took place on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

A Youth group associated with the party in Tohazie stormed the NDC’s Regional Secretariat in Tamale and took matters into their own hands by locking up the office in protest against the arrest of the NDC’s Northern Regional Vice-Chairman, Abdul Hamid Alhassan, popularly known as Alhaji Gbewaa.

The youth group demanded the immediate release of Alhaji Gbewaa, who turned himself to the police on Monday. It feared that his suspension could provoke the youth group and his sympathisers.

Alhaji Gbewaa reportedly assaulted Hajia Shamima Yakubu, the Northern Regional Treasurer of the NDC, during a disagreement, leading to a physical confrontation.

Again, from reports, Hajia Yakubu sustained facial injuries and underwent medical treatment before being discharged. In response to Alhaji Gbewaa’s arrest, the youth locked the NDC’s Regional Secretariat office.

The situation prompted the deployment of armed police officers and vehicles, reinforcing security around the office.The NDC’s National Vice-Chairman Awudu Sofo Azorka also had his clothes torn during the rumpus.

There are concerns about the deepening internal strife within the NDC, as the party works to maintain unity and address discontent within its ranks.