A billboard featuring New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairmanship aspirant Boakye Agyarko collapsed onto four parked vehicles on Saturday, October 3, at Heroes Park inside the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The incident occurred during the NPP’s National Delegates Conference, where party supporters and delegates had gathered.
The billboard fell suddenly, striking the cars parked at the venue. No injuries were reported immediately following the collapse. Details about the cause of the billboard’s failure and the extent of the damage to the vehicles were not available at the time.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium hosted the conference that day, drawing large crowds for the party’s internal elections. Boakye Agyarko is among several candidates contesting for the chairmanship position within the party.
Officials at the event have not issued statements explaining the circumstances surrounding the billboard’s fall. The incident added an unexpected disruption to the political proceedings unfolding at the stadium.
Observers at the scene noted the damage but confirmed that the situation was quickly managed, allowing the conference to continue. The four vehicles affected were stationary at the time, parked near the billboard.
Boakye Agyarko’s campaign materials, including the billboard, were prominently displayed around the conference venue. The collapse raised questions about the safety measures in place for such displays during large political gatherings.
No further information has been released regarding any claims or responses from the NPP or Boakye Agyarko’s campaign team. The focus of the day remained on the electoral process as party delegates moved forward with voting.
According to 3News.
