The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new constituency executives across the country, with several incumbent chairmen retaining their positions while others were unseated in elections held over the weekend.
The polls saw competitive contests in several constituencies, including Adaklu, Lawra, Ablekuma-North, Akatsi South and New Juaben South, as party members elected officers to steer the affairs of their respective constituencies.
In the Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, former constituency Secretary Hayford Amenuvie emerged as Chairman after polling 236 votes to defeat Charles Agbesi, who obtained 192 votes, and Reverend Fred Agbogbo, who secured 47 votes. Both defeated candidates are former Presiding Members of the Adaklu District Assembly.
Samuel Amafu was elected unopposed as Vice Chairman, while Eugene Akpatsa won the Secretary position with 253 votes against Habel Segbe Agbee’s 220 votes.
In the Lawra Constituency in the Upper West Region, incumbent Chairman Joseph Bati secured a second term after polling 281 votes out of 809 valid votes cast. His closest contender, James Lonteng, obtained 272 votes.
Nicholas Nangzie was elected Vice Chairperson with 323 votes out of 815 valid votes cast. However, the contest for Communications Officer ended in a tie, with Simon Dery Sobrkyile and Stephen Gandaanuo each polling 230 votes out of 820 valid votes. The matter is expected to be referred to the party’s national headquarters for direction.
In the Greater Accra Region, Ablekuma-North Chairman Harry Akoto retained his position after securing 1,067 votes against 922 votes obtained by his challenger, Clifford Mensah Adjei. Incumbent Secretary Nadia Gifty Tetteh also maintained her position with 1,562 votes, defeating Samuel Addo, who polled 405 votes.
At Akatsi South in the Volta Region, Anthony Kojo Owusu secured a third term as Chairman after polling 786 votes against Anthony Solo Adotevi’s 406 votes. Lord Percivals Agbavor won the Vice Chairman position with 745 votes, while Daniel Agordzetor was elected Secretary with 763 votes, defeating Francis Dotsey Bedzo, who obtained 435 votes.
In the Akan Constituency in the Oti Region, Eric Kwadwo Apeadu was elected Chairman, with Maxwell Komla Kokroko becoming Vice Chairman. The elections attracted 1,049 of the constituency’s 1,069 registered delegates, representing a turnout of approximately 98 per cent.
New Juaben South in the Eastern Region also recorded a competitive chairmanship contest, with incumbent Salassie Amuzu retaining his seat after polling 738 votes. Businessman Charles Boakye came second with 663 votes, while Nathan Ani Asare obtained 178 votes.
Other constituency executives elected
The elections also produced new constituency leadership across several regions.
In the Volta Region, Mawunyo Agbe was elected Chairman of Ho Central, Francis Kwadzo Nyamasekpor won in South Tongu, and Daniel Kwasi Asiedu emerged as Chairman of Kpando. Ahorlu Ferguson Kwabla was elected Chairman of Ketu South, while Hayford Amenuvie led the newly elected team in Adaklu.
In the Western Region, Seidu Adams was elected Chairman of Effia, Peter Awugyan Obeng won in Shama, Shaibu Abdulai Dauda was elected in Ellembelle, and Alexander Sackey emerged as Chairman of Sekondi.
In Greater Accra, constituency chairmanship positions went to Quaranchie Nii Adama-Tettey in Okaikwei South, Seth Nii Attoh Mensah Sowah in Ledzokuku, Paul Oblie Laryea in Odododiodio, Benjamin Djakumah in Tema Central, Alhaji Mohammed Issah in Tema West, Zakaria Salifu in Ashaiman, Emmanuel Tetteh Kabu in Ada, and Godwin Kwame Akuaku in Sege.
Other elected chairmen include Sidiki Famina in Wa Central, Alhaji Ninbelikan in Tatale-Sanguli, Kwame Mborale Supply in Bimbilla, Haruna Abukari in Salaga North, Hasum Osman in Dome-Kwabenya, Kwasi Boakye in Techiman South, Kwesi Walker in Cape Coast North, Julius Nainoo in Berekum West, Alex Aborge Dzata in Awutu Senya East, Alhassan Issah in Mion, and Musili Siaka in Bia East.
The elected executives are expected to lead grassroots mobilisation, strengthen party structures and coordinate constituency-level activities as the NDC continues its political organisation nationwide.
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