He was travelling from Bole through Damongo to Laribanga in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region on a campaign tour when the accident occurred.

According to his aide, the accident occurred on the road between Damongo and Laribanga around 12 a.m.

He said Mr. Bugri Naabu and one of his campaign team members sustained injuries and were sent to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) for treatment.

Pictures of Mr Bugri Naabu and his mangled vehicle 

The vehicle in which they were driving is mangled beyond repairs.

“We thank God for saving the life of the chairman,“ he said.

Mr. Bugri Naabu who is the incumbent Northern Regional Chairman of the NPP is seeking re-election in the upcoming delegates’ conference slated for Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

He is being challenged by four other contestants for the chairmanship position.