By P. K. Yankey
Ampain (W/R), Oct. 25, GNA – Delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ellembelle Constituency have elected new constituency executives as part of the party’s nationwide constituency elections to entrench internal democracy.
Mr Shaibu Abdulai Dauda Vanda, the Constituency Treasurer, polled 838 votes out of 1,364 valid votes cast, with six rejected ballots, to beat the incumbent Chairman, Mr Alex Kwame Mahama, who obtained 136 votes, and three other contenders.
Mr Gabriel Amokwaw obtained 440 votes out of 1,372 valid votes cast, with four rejected ballots, to win the Vice Chairmanship slot, beating Mr Obed Kwasi Asamoah who polled 336 votes, among other contenders.
For the office of Constituency Secretary, Mr Charles Kwesi, the Presiding Member of the Ellembelle District Assembly, obtained 808 votes against his main contender, Mr Lord Arthur, who polled 556 votes.
Mr Samuel J. K. Dzivenu garnered 700 votes out of 1,364 valid votes, with two rejected ballots, to beat Madam Patricia Nelson who had 367 votes and Mr Adam Yunus who got 297 votes, to be elected Deputy Constituency Secretary.
The office of Treasurer went to Mr Abraham Kofi Polley with 570 votes out of 1,364 valid votes, with five rejected ballots, to beat Madam Elizabeth Johnny who polled 553 votes and Mr John Dasosi who got 241 votes.
Madam Cynthia Amoatey was elected Deputy Treasurer with 953 votes out of 1,365 valid votes, with four rejected ballots, to beat Madam Rebecca Nortey who secured 412 votes.
The Organiser slot went to Mr Daniel Kwasi Armah with 574 votes against his main contender, Mr Enoch Kwame Nyarku, who got 354 votes, among other contenders.
Mr Benjamin Essien Cudjoe polled 462 votes against 458 votes obtained by Mr Michael Ayaba to win the Deputy Organiser position.
Madam Barikisu Alhassan went unopposed as Constituency Women’s Organiser.
Madam Linda Kusan was elected Deputy Women’s Organiser with 74 votes out of 155 valid votes cast, to beat Madam Chantel Amandu who secured 45 votes.
Mr Macdonald Kwofie garnered 95 votes out of 159 valid votes to win the Youth Organiser position, while Mr Emmanuel Anaman was elected Deputy Youth Organiser with 67 votes.
For Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Mr Yakubu Abale polled 808 votes to beat his main contender, Mr Yahama Mohammed Sharif Armah, who got 550 votes.
Mr Francis Alluh was declared unopposed as Communication Officer, with Mr Godfred Amihere elected as Deputy Communication Officer.
GNA
Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Linda Asante Agyei