By Erica Apeatua Addo, GNA
Ahwietieso (W/R), March 02, GNA-Mr. Ebenezer Kwabena Yeboah, a 33-year-old businessman, has been elected the Presiding Member (PM) of the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly in the Western Region.
He polled 32 votes out of the 43 votes cast to beat his only contender, Mr. Joseph Koffie, the former PM, who had 11 votes.
Justice Mercy Adei Kotei, the Tarkwa High Court Judge, sworn Mr. Yeboah into office to begin a two-year tenure of office.
Mr. Yeboah, who is the Assembly Member for Dompim Electoral Area, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him, and urged the assembly members to be united, and help push the assembly’s development agenda.
He pledged to work with Mr. Ebenezer Cobbinah, the Municipal Chief Executive and staff of the assembly to speed up development in the area.
Mr. Cobbinah lauded the assembly members for successfully electing the PM on their first attempt and promised to collaborate with the Presiding Member to perform his duties effectively and tackle the challenges in the municipality.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Linda Asante Agyei