Samuel Ackon, GNA
Batanyaa (C/R), Oct.26, GNA – Mr Kojo Arko, a contestant in the constituency executives’ elections of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the new chairman-elect of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese Constituency of the Central Region.Â
He had 874 votes against 572 votes to defeat and unseat Mr Vincent Koomson, the incumbent Chairman.
Nine ballots were rejected.
Mrs Gloria Asante, District Director of the Electoral Commission who led a team to conduct the polls, later announced the results.
Mr Arkoh in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude to God and the delegates for the confidence reposed in him and promised to deliver on his mandate.
He promised to unite the factions in the party to foster long lasting relationship among members of the party and called for peace to reign in the party.
Mr Arkoh noted that since elections was about numbers, all members should work harder to canvass for more votes for the 2028 elections.
There was heavy security presence at the polling station.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey /Benjamin Mensah