A rowdy scene unfolded in Kotobabi, within the Ayawaso Central Municipality, on Thursday, May 22, 2025, as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) disrupted the second confirmation process for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee, Rudolph Collingwoode-Williams.

The protesters, who gathered at the assembly premises, dismantled canopies, chairs, and the voting booth set up for the event, bringing the proceedings to a halt.

This is not the first time Rudolph Collingwoode-Williams has faced opposition from the NDC supporters.

In the first confirmation exercise held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, he was rejected by the assembly members, receiving only six out of 17 votes, falling short of the number required for confirmation.

The NDC supporters are demanding that the President nominates the NDC Constituency Chairman for Ayawaso Central, Harry Otu, as the MCE nominee.

They have made it clear that they will not accept any other candidate and have issued threats against such a nominee.

The disruption of the confirmation process is the latest development in the ongoing tussle between the NDC and the government over the MCE nominations.

The NDC has been vocal in its opposition to the government's nominees, and this latest incident highlights the deep-seated tensions between the two parties.

The incident has sparked concerns about the stability and progress of the Ayawaso Central Municipality, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.

Background

The Ayawaso Central Municipality has been a hotbed of political activity in recent times, with the NDC and the NPP engaging in a series of high-stakes battles.