Businessman and professor Richard Kofi Asiedu won the primary election for Central Regional Chairman of the major opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The billionaire will spearhead the NDC’s effort to unseat the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the general elections of 2024.
Prior to earning the NDC position, Prof. Asiedu served as secretary to the boards of both Kwanyarko Senior High School and Assinman Mutual Health Insurance Scheme.
Theophilus Aidoo Mensah, the candidate with the most votes (245), lost to Prof. Asiedu, an entrepreneur and expert in human development.
Central Region Elections updates:
1. Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Abdulai Amo
2. Deputy Regional Communication Officer, Kwaku Arkoh Yeboah
3. Regional Communication Officer, Gabriela Doris Tetteh
4. Deputy Regional Organiser, Abakah Mensah
5. Regional Organiser, Mike Dery
6. Regional Treasurer, Victoria Pobee Wooden
7. Regional Secretary, Gabriel Nii Kommey Adams
8 Deputy treasurer, Isaac Philip Abbey