Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana has been elected the new Savannah Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after defeating incumbent chairman Clifford Abdallah Braimah in a closely contested regional election.
The NPP Savannah Regional election, held on August 15, ended with Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana securing 92 votes, while Clifford Abdallah Braimah obtained 88 votes.
The result gave Sulemana a narrow four-vote victory, making him the newly elected chairman of the NPP in the Savannah Region.
Clifford Abdallah Braimah, a former Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited, had contested the election in an attempt to retain his position as the NPP Savannah Regional Chairman.
Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana Elected NPP Savannah Chairman
Following his victory, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana is expected to lead the NPP’s regional activities and strengthen the party’s organisational structures across the Savannah Region.
As regional chairman, he will work with constituency executives, party supporters and other regional executives to coordinate political activities, mobilise members and implement the NPP’s strategies at the grassroots level.
The election is also expected to shape the party’s preparations for upcoming political activities and future elections in the Savannah Region.
Aboagye Kwame Wins NPP Savannah Regional Vice Chairman Position
In another result from the Savannah Regional NPP elections, Aboagye Kwame was elected as the new Regional Vice Chairman.
The newly elected regional executives are expected to work together to strengthen the NPP’s presence and grassroots organisation throughout the region.
Key Election Results
- NPP Savannah Regional Chairman: Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana – 92 votes
- Runner-up: Clifford Abdallah Braimah – 88 votes
- Margin of victory: 4 votes
- NPP Savannah Regional Vice Chairman: Aboagye Kwame
The closely fought election highlights the competitive nature of the NPP regional elections as the party continues efforts to strengthen its leadership and organisational structures across Ghana.
Source: newsthemegh.com