Accra, Dec. 19, GNA – The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industries (GhCCI) has sworn in a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the chamber for the next three years following their election at the Chamber’s elective congress held last Wednesday.
The swearing-in ceremony, which took place in Accra, brought together delegates from various professional institutions within the construction industry. In all, 40 delegates were on the electoral roll, with 32 votes cast across the executive positions.
Five candidates contested for three key positions: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and General Secretary. Nana Opare Kwafo I, Acting Chief of Ahwerase and immediate past Vice Chair of the GhCCI, was elected Chairperson after securing 31 votes.
The Vice Chairmanship contest was between Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana, and Mr Patrick Ebo Bonful, immediate past President of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA). Mr Bonful emerged victorious with 24 votes, while Engr. Boateng polled eight votes.
Mr Reginald Obeng of the Chartered Institute of Building was elected General Secretary after obtaining 20 votes to defeat Harriette Naa Lamley Bentil of the Artisans Association of Ghana, who had 12 votes.
The elections were conducted peacefully and described by delegates as transparent and credible.
The newly elected executives pledged to serve with diligence and integrity, strengthen the operations of the chamber, promote professionalism within the construction industry, and ensure sustainable growth and progress.
Nana Kwafo I assured members that quality construction would be central to his tenure, stressing that roads and infrastructure must meet
safety and durability standards. He said the chamber would intensify advocacy against poor and unethical construction practices.
He welcomed the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme as a major boost to the industry, noting that it addresses longstanding concerns about delayed payments and accumulated debts in the road sector.
The ceremony was supervised by the Electoral Commission, with a High Court Judge administering the oath of office.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie