Chaos erupted at the Yendi Municipal Assembly meeting as assembly members resorted to violence over the election of a Presiding Member (PM).

Chairs and punches were thrown when the recount of votes sparked conflict.

A viral video showed assembly members lifting chairs and attempting to hurl them at opponents.

The chaos led to the destruction of electoral materials needed for the PM election.

According to reports, the situation could have escalated further if not for police intervention, as neither side showed any signs of retreating.

The election of a PM has been a contentious issue, with members failing to elect a candidate after five previous attempts.

In the recent vote, Yakubu Fuseini received 22 votes, Alhassan Inusah Achiri got 21 votes, and one ballot was rejected, leaving both short of the required two-thirds majority.

Municipal Coordinating Director Mohammed Akalifa condemned the violence, stating that the failure to elect a PM was hindering the assembly's smooth administration.

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