By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Kadjebi (O/R), Oct. 25, GNA – Delegates of the Akan Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have elected 24 executives to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.
The elections, held on Saturday, attracted 1,049 of the 1,069 registered delegates, representing a turnout of about 98 per cent.
Mr Eric Kwadwo Apeadu was elected Constituency Chairman, while Mr Maxwell Komla Kokroko secured the Vice-Chairman position.
Other elected executives include Mr Abavon Isaac, Secretary; Mr Philip Obornie, Deputy Secretary; Mr Jibril Mohammed, Organiser; and Mr Dawuda Salifu, Deputy Organiser.
Mr Daniel Ofori was elected Treasurer, with Mr Faisal Alhassan as Deputy Treasurer.
Ms Happy Mamam emerged as Women’s Organiser, while Ms Ayisha Ahiale was elected Deputy Women’s Organiser.
Mr Nuru Alhassan was elected Youth Organiser, with Mr Amed Adam as Deputy Youth Organiser. Mr Mohammed Keresio was elected as the Other Youth representative.
Mr Awal Abudu Karim won the Communication Officer position, while Mr Richmond Ansah was elected Deputy Communication Officer.
Mr Mutala Ibrahim was elected Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
The eight Other Members elected were Mr Francis Agorde, Mr Hamza Bans Abdul-Hamid, Mr Daniel Wegra, Ms Joyce Kokoroko Fato, Mr Wisdom Suglo, Mr Francis Kofi Nkansah, Mr Issifu Zukufulu and Mr Mustapha Issaka.
Mr Emmanuel Klu, the Akan Constituency Director of Elections, who administered the oaths of office and secrecy, urged the newly elected executives to unite, work diligently and strengthen the party’s grassroots structures to secure victory in the 2028 general elections.
He said unity, commitment, and effective collaboration among the executives and other party members would be crucial to achieving the party’s electoral objectives.
The elections were supervised by officials of the Electoral Commission’s Kadjebi District Office, led by Mr Christian Bokode.
The exercise was peaceful, with police personnel led by Chief Superintendent Frank Nana Asomaning, the Kadjebi District Police Commander, providing security throughout the polls.
A total of 63 aspirants contested the 24 positions.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade