Political tensions surged in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region on Thursday, April 24, 2025, following the rejection of the President’s nominee for District Chief Executive (DCE).
Samuel Azure, who was recently elected as the Presiding Member and serves as the Assemblyman for the Kaadi Electoral Area, was reportedly assaulted shortly after the vote, according to eyewitness accounts.
Observers claimed that the incident occurred just moments after the assembly overwhelmingly voted against confirming the nominee.
Some witnesses alleged that the attack might have been linked to the outcome of the confirmation process, though the specific motives behind the assault remain unclear.
They said tensions had been simmering ahead of the vote, with factions within the assembly expressing divided opinions on the nominee.
As of Thursday evening, local authorities had not issued an official statement addressing the incident or the rejection of the nominee. The identities of the alleged attackers had also not been confirmed.
The Binduri District Assembly has yet to communicate the next steps regarding the vacancy following the unsuccessful confirmation.
Political analysts say the rejection could signal deeper rifts within the local political landscape and called for swift action to de-escalate tensions in the area.
