NDC elects new constituency executives across the country – Checkout the winners
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new constituency executives across the country following internal elections held over the weekend, with some incumbent chairpersons retaining their positions while others were defeated.
In the Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, former Secretary Hayford Amenuvie was elected Chairman after securing 236 votes. He defeated Charles Agbesi, who obtained 192 votes, and Reverend Fred Agbogbo, who polled 47 votes. Samuel Amafu was elected Vice Chairman unopposed, while Eugene Akpatsa won the Secretary position with 253 votes.
In the Lawra Constituency of the Upper West Region, Joseph Bati retained the chairmanship for a second term after polling 281 votes, narrowly defeating James Lonteng, who secured 272 votes. Nicholas Nangzie won the Vice Chairperson position with 323 votes. A tie between Simon Dery Sobrkyile and Stephen Gandaanuo for Communications Officer, with each receiving 230 votes, is expected to be referred to the party’s national headquarters for direction.
In Greater Accra, incumbent Ablekuma-North Chairman Harry Akoto retained his seat with 1,067 votes against Clifford Mensah Adjei’s 922 votes. Secretary Nadia Gifty Tetteh also maintained her position after securing 1,562 votes, defeating Samuel Addo, who obtained 405 votes.
Meanwhile, Anthony Kojo Owusu secured a third term as Chairman of the Akatsi South Constituency in the Volta Region, polling 786 votes against Anthony Solo Adotevi’s 406 votes. Lord Percivals Agbavor was elected Vice Chairman, while Daniel Agordzetor won the Secretary position.
In the Akan Constituency in the Oti Region, delegates elected 24 executives, with Eric Kwadwo Apeadu emerging as Chairman and Maxwell Komla Kokroko elected Vice Chairman. The election recorded a turnout of 1,049 out of 1,069 registered delegates, representing approximately 98 per cent.
In the Eastern Region, New Juaben South incumbent Chairman Salassie Amuzu retained his position with 738 votes, defeating businessman Charles Boakye, who received 663 votes, and Nathan Ani Asare, who polled 178 votes.
Other Constituency Executives Elected
The party also elected executives in several other constituencies across the country.
In the Greater Accra Region, Jerom Ahnoh-Mahbo was elected Chairman of Adentan, Alex Aborge Dzata won the chairmanship in Awutu Senya East, Quaranchie Nii Adama-Tettey emerged as Chairman of Okaikwei South, Paul Oblie Laryea won in Odododiodio, and Frank Gavor was elected Chairman of Ayawaso West Wuogon.
In the Western Region, Peter Awugyan Obeng was elected Chairman of Shama, Seidu Adams won in Effia, Alexander Sackey emerged as Chairman of Sekondi, and Shaibu Abdulai Dauda was elected Chairman of Ellembelle.
Elsewhere, Mawunyo Agbe won the chairmanship in Ho Central in the Volta Region, Sidiki Famina emerged as Chairman of Wa Central in the Upper West Region, Kwesi Walker was elected Chairman of Cape Coast North in the Central Region, and Kwasi Boakye secured the chairmanship in Techiman South in the Bono East Region.
Other elected chairpersons include Alhaji Ninbelikan in Tatale-Sanguli, Kwame Mborale Supply in Bimbilla, Haruna Abukari in Salaga North, Hasum Osman in Dome-Kwabenya, Ahorlu Ferguson Kwabla in Ketu South, and Julius Nainoo in Berekum West.
In the Greater Accra Region, Benjamin Djakumah and Alhaji Mohammed Issah were elected Chairmen of Tema Central and Tema West, respectively, while Emmanuel Tetteh Kabu won in Ada and Zakaria Salifu emerged as Chairman of Ashaiman.
The elections form part of the NDC’s efforts to reorganise its constituency-level structures and strengthen its grassroots leadership ahead of future political activities.
