By Isaac Arkoh
Cape Coast, Feb. 12, GNA – Mr Habib Hakeem, a 47-year-old miner, has been elected as the Central Regional member of the Council of State in an election held at the Banquet Hall of the Regional Coordinating Council.
He polled 18 votes to beat his closet contender, Mr Francis Ejaku Donkoh who garnered 11 of the 44 total votes cast.
Mr Hakeem is an astute politician and a two time Chairman of the National Democratic Congress in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa Constituency.
He hails from Eduabeng, a farming community near Twifo Praso and he is widely known in the district for his benevolence and charismatic leadership traits, employing a large number of the youth in his construction firm.
Nana Obokomatia IX, Civil Engineer got 10 votes and Nana Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta VI, Odikro of Gomoa Afransi followed with three votes.
Madam Hannah Cudjoe, the only female managed two votes while the remaining six other contenders including Paramount Chiefs and businessmen all scored zero.
In a victory speech, Mr Hakeem thanked the delegates for reposing confidence in him, emphasising the importance of collective effort in achieving the vision of the government.
He declared his unwavering determination to improve the economic conditions in the region together with all stakeholders for the better.
That would ensure that young people who constituted the future get more opportunities in region.
“Those who set up businesses must succeed for them to create wealth and employ more people. This is the best way to turn our beloved region’s fortunes around, and I salute all our hard working and creative entrepreneurs for their contribution to the economic development of our region,” he stated.
Mr Hakeem emphasised that unity was an essential ingredient for development, urging all the people to burry their differences and work towards the growth of the region, and prosperity for all.
GNA