By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Keta (V/R), Oct. 26, GNA – Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta Constituency in the Volta Region, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the constituency following the party’s internal elections.
He also commended aspirants who were unsuccessful in the elections and urged them to remain committed to the party and contribute to its growth and development.
In a congratulatory message, Mr Gakpey said the victory of the elected executives came with the responsibility to serve with dedication, humility and a strong commitment to the progress of the party.
He noted that those who lost the elections remained valuable members of the party and that their experience, ideas and willingness to serve would continue to be important to the NDC’s development.
The MP called on all contestants and their supporters to put aside their differences, unite behind the newly elected leadership and work collectively towards the party’s common objectives.
He emphasised that unity and cooperation were essential for strengthening the party’s grassroots structures and advancing the interests of the Keta Constituency.
“I also use this opportunity to urge the new executives to regard their election as a call to duty and to work towards building a stronger, more inclusive and effective party organisation.
“Together, we move Keta forward, I wish the newly elected executives’ success in their respective responsibilities, we call for continued cooperation among party members.”
Meanwhile, the election results saw Mr Jeff Amekuiedi elected Constituency Chairman, defeating Mr Kpodo Edem and Mr Dekutse Francis Senanu.
Mr Felix Amegbor won the Vice Chairman position ahead of Mr Moris Apaloo, while Mr Dan Sosoo was elected Treasurer after defeating Mr Michael Yevugah.
Mr Maxwell Ayivor was elected Deputy Treasurer.
For the Communications Officer position, Mr Doe Tornyo emerged victorious, defeating Mr Albert Sosu and Mr One’s God. Mr Godsway Hovor Bubune won the Deputy Communications Officer position ahead of Mr Wonder Setsoafia Deynu.
Mr Bless Ansah was elected Organiser, while Mr Michael Nutsugah secured the Deputy Organiser position.
In the Zongo Caucus election, Mr Brahima Yusif polled 587 votes to defeat Mr Saki Garba Hashibu, who obtained 550 votes.
Mr Felix Sosoo won the Secretary position with 662 votes, ahead of Mr Emmanuel Kwaku Tay, who garnered 445 votes, and Mr Reginal Akpalu, who secured 31 votes.
For the Youth Organiser position, Mr Kelvin Atsu Kporxa Brown polled 64 votes to narrowly defeat Mr Eric Nukpeza, who obtained 61 votes.
In the Deputy Youth Organiser contest, Ms Glory Haƒoba and Mr Michael Sosu tied with 53 votes each, while Mr Martin Bright Atigah secured 19 votes.
Ms Stella Sum won the Women Organiser position with 79 votes, while Ms Edwina Matsakawo secured 63 votes to win the Deputy Women Organiser position.
In the election of eight additional executive members, the aspirants who secured the highest votes and were consequently elected were Ms Dzifa Tamekloe, Mr Gabriel Aheto, Mr Wisdom Aƒaɖido, Mr Israel Mensah, Mr Ramond Afedzinu, Mr Benard Nyidewu, Mr David Dziku and Ms Evelyn Esi Fia.
Mr Gakpey urged party members to rally behind the newly elected executives, stressing that the elections were over and that the priority should now be the collective progress of the party and the constituency.
He expressed optimism that a united NDC would be better positioned to strengthen its structures, mobilise supporters, and champion the development of Keta Constituency.
The newly elected executives, on their part, pledged to work diligently to strengthen and reposition the party, making it more attractive to supporters and sympathisers.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah