The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new constituency executives across Ghana following internal party elections held over the weekend. The polls saw several incumbent chairmen retain their positions, while other candidates secured victories in competitive contests.
The elections form part of the NDC’s efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures, reorganise constituency leadership and prepare the party for its future political activities.
Key Results from the NDC Constituency Elections
In the Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, Hayford Amenuvie was elected chairman after securing 236 votes. He defeated Charles Agbesi, who obtained 192 votes, and Reverend Fred Agbogbo, who received 47 votes. Eugene Akpatsa was elected secretary with 253 votes, while Samuel Amafu secured the vice-chairmanship position unopposed.
In the Lawra Constituency in the Upper West Region, incumbent chairman Joseph Bati retained his position for a second term with 281 votes, narrowly defeating James Lonteng, who polled 272 votes. Nicholas Nangzie won the vice-chairmanship position. However, a tie between Simon Dery Sobrkyile and Stephen Gandaanuo in the communications officer election is expected to be referred to the party’s national headquarters for direction.
At Ablekuma North in the Greater Accra Region, Harry Akoto retained the chairmanship after polling 1,067 votes against Clifford Mensah Adjei’s 922 votes. Incumbent secretary Nadia Gifty Tetteh also secured re-election with 1,562 votes.
In Akatsi South, Volta Region, Anthony Kojo Owusu won a third term as constituency chairman after obtaining 786 votes, defeating Anthony Solo Adotevi, who received 406 votes. Lord Percivals Agbavor was elected vice-chairman, while Daniel Agordzetor won the secretary position.
Meanwhile, Eric Kwadwo Apeadu emerged as chairman of the Akan Constituency in the Oti Region. The election recorded an impressive turnout, with 1,049 of the 1,069 registered delegates participating, representing approximately 98 per cent turnout.
In New Juaben South in the Eastern Region, incumbent chairman Salassie Amuzu retained his position with 738 votes. Businessman Charles Boakye came second with 663 votes, while Nathan Ani Asare received 178 votes.
Newly Elected NDC Constituency Chairmen
Several other constituencies across the country also elected new executives to lead the party at the grassroots level.
Among the reported constituency chairmen are:
- Ho Central: Mawunyo Agbe
- Awutu Senya East: Alex Aborge Dzata
- Shama: Peter Awugyan Obeng
- Mion: Alhassan Issah
- Ellembelle: Shaibu Abdulai Dauda
- Okaikwei South: Quaranchie Nii Adama-Tettey
- Effia: Seidu Adams
- Ledzokuku: Seth Nii Attoh Mensah Sowah
- Wa Central: Sidiki Famina
- Tatale-Sanguli: Alhaji Ninbelikan
- Cape Coast North: Kwesi Walker
- Techiman South: Kwasi Boakye
- Odododiodio: Paul Oblie Laryea
- Bimbilla: Kwame Mborale Supply
- Sekondi: Alexander Sackey
- Ayawaso West Wuogon: Frank Gavor
- Salaga North: Haruna Abukari
- Dome-Kwabenya: Hasum Osman
- Ketu South: Ahorlu Ferguson Kwabla
- Berekum West: Julius Nainoo
- Tema Central: Benjamin Djakumah
- Tema West: Alhaji Mohammed Issah
- Ada: Emmanuel Tetteh Kabu
- Ashaiman: Zakaria Salifu
- Bia East: Musili Siaka
- South Tongu: Francis Kwadzo Nyamasekpor
- Sege: Godwin Kwame Akuaku
- Kpando: Daniel Kwasi Asiedu
Additional constituency executives were elected to serve as vice-chairpersons, secretaries, organisers, treasurers, communications officers, youth organisers and women’s organisers.
NDC Strengthens Grassroots Leadership
The constituency elections represent an important stage in the NDC’s internal organisation, giving party delegates the opportunity to elect leaders responsible for coordinating local activities and mobilising supporters.
The newly elected executives are expected to strengthen party structures, improve communication between constituency and national leadership, and coordinate grassroots engagement ahead of future political campaigns.
The results also demonstrate varying levels of competition across constituencies, with some incumbents retaining their positions while other candidates secured leadership roles for the first time.
The tie in the Lawra Constituency communications officer election remains one of the outstanding issues requiring further direction from the party’s national leadership.
As the NDC continues its internal reorganisation, attention will remain on how the new constituency executives work to improve party unity, grassroots mobilisation and political organisation across Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com