By Michael Pepsin Avorgah, GNA
Aflao (V/R), Oct. 24, GNA – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South Constituency has elected Mr Ferguson Kwabla Ahorlu, former constituency organiser, as its new chairman following its constituency executive elections.
Mr Ahorlu polled 946 votes to defeat three other contestants in the election, which started at 0930 hours and ended at 1930 hours on Friday.
The elections came a day earlier ahead of the scheduled dates Saturday, 24 October and Sunday, 25th October 2026, because of the final funeral rites of Togbe Addo VIII, the Paramount Chief of the Klikor Traditional Area, which forms a large part of the Constituency, taking place at the weekend of the election dates.
Bright Dzila, polled 525 votes, Elolo White Kelie gained 497 and Sylvanus Yao Amedorme garnered 138 votes.
The exercise, which was generally peaceful and well-coordinated, saw delegates elect executives to various positions to lead the party in the constituency.
Mr Seth Kwasi Abelia was elected Vice Chairman with 1,075 votes, while Mr Reginald Edem Kodzo Zigah won the Secretary position with 1,524 votes.
Mr Napoleon Atisu was elected Deputy Secretary with 1,697 votes, and Mr Cornelius Yao Kunya won the Communication Officer position with 1,342 votes.
Mr Leonard Jeff Amenuvor emerged as Deputy Communication Officer with 889 votes, while Mr Joseph Kwame Gidiglo won the Constituency Organiser position with 1,043 votes.
Mr Alexander Kwasi Aluwoe was elected Deputy Organiser with 1,234 votes, and Madam Dora Dede Mikado won the Treasurer position with 949 votes.
Mr Francis Kodzo Gadeka secured the Deputy Treasurer position with 1,011 votes.
Madam Dzigbordi Solace Kutorglo was elected Women’s Organiser with 124 votes, while Madam Roberta Lanyo won the Deputy Women’s Organiser position with 109 votes.
Mr Noah Geli won the Youth Organiser position with 148 votes, while Mr Courage Kwabla Babanawo was elected Deputy Youth Organiser with 205 votes.
Mr Mac-Enoch Edem Apealetey won the Other Youth Representative position with 121 votes, while Mr Ibrahim Ayuba was elected Zongo Caucus Coordinator with 1,338 votes.
The eight elected members of the constituency’s Other Members category were Mr Kwame Alipui, who polled 148 votes; Mr Francis Edzorna Mensah, 146; Mr Richard Seyram Nyarvie, 145; Mr Koku Gilbert Amemasor, 141; Mr Andrews Kwaku Kushiator, 139; Mr Hope Robert Lamptey, 133; Mr Roger Gbedawo, 127; and Mr Emmanuel Kumako Dorklu, 105.
Swearing the new executives, Mr Bright Kwashie Ege, Acting Regional Secretary of the NDC, urged them to uphold and protect the party’s interests and work hard to increase its votes in the next general election.
He also charged them to unite the party and work together in preparation for the political tasks ahead.
The exercise was supervised by officials of the Electoral Commission.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah