By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Tema, Oct. 25, GNA — Alhaji Mohammed Issah has retained his position as Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Tema West Constituency after polling 1,149 votes in the party’s 2026 constituency executive elections.
His closest contender, Mr Jasper Midey, obtained 956 votes, while 11 ballots were rejected.
Mr Issah’s re-election gives him another mandate to lead the party’s constituency organisation as it prepares for its subsequent political activities.
For the vice-chairmanship, Hajj Ibrahim Sulemana emerged successful with 629 votes, while Mr Philip Kwaku Gbedema polled 429 votes, Mr Lawrence Coleman Amevofre obtained 476 votes, Mr Anthonio Selasie received 324 votes, and Mr Wesley Simmons polled 246 votes. Twelve ballots were rejected.
The position of secretary was won by Mr Prosper Kwame Normeshie Kwashietse, who pulled 1,102 votes, defeating Dr Emmanuel Emile Asiedu, who obtained 614 votes. Mr Kofi Gyasi Hayford received 329 votes, while Mr Charles Monyo polled 82 votes. Six ballots were rejected.
Mrs Rosemary Neeney Naeh-Bana won the treasurer position with 995 votes, ahead of Mr Ubor Henry, who received 485 votes, Mr Dela Aboflah Kokotsi, who polled 465 votes, and Mr Marvellous, who obtained 182 votes. Seven ballots were rejected.
Mr Barikisu Mahei was elected deputy treasurer with 1,062 votes, narrowly ahead of Mr Du-Bois Akwasi Amponsah, who received 1,048 votes. Five ballots were rejected.
In the youth wing contest, Mr Prosper Clifford Deladem Aidan won the position of youth organiser for the constituency with 145 votes, while Mr Yayra Apetorgbor was elected deputy youth organiser with 89 votes.
Mr Valentin Yankey secured the other youth representative position with 155 votes.
For the constituency women organiser position, Hadjia Haria Rufai won with 144 votes, while Gifty Aku Sakyi was elected deputy constituency women organiser with 79 votes.
Mr Chele Ahmed Klutse won the deputy secretary position with 734 votes, ahead of Mr Eric Ekow Nyarko Acquah, who received 711 votes.
Mr Kwaku Nana Edjet Tatantu was elected constituency organiser with 1,104 votes, while Mr Divine Kwaku Tumaku won the deputy constituency organiser position with 937 votes.
Mr Christian Dela Afetor secured the constituency communication officer position with 1,251 votes, while Mr Moses Klomegah won deputy communication officer with 1,016 votes.
The other executive members are Mr Mohammed Ben Musah, who obtained 205 votes; Mr Tanko Alhasan Sumaila, who received 131 votes; Mr Justice Yao Tettey, who polled 123 votes; Mr Foster Teye Osapear, who obtained 155 votes; Mrs Charity Dela Siameh, who received 141 votes; and Mrs Irene Fafa Avisey, who polled 127 votes.
Mr Yahaya Abdullah was recorded as elected unopposed as Zongo Caucus Co-ordinator.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Elizabeth Larkwor Baah, GNA
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