By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Anloga (VR), Oct. 26, GNA – The newly elected executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Anloga Constituency of the Volta Region, have pledged to promote continuity, unity and progress to strengthen the party’s structures and advance its political fortunes.
The executives emerged victorious in the constituency elections held to select leaders for various positions, with candidates who obtained the highest votes in their respective categories declared winners, while the eight aspirants with the highest votes in the additional executive members’ category were also elected.
Mr Joseph Kwabla Kpatah, the Presiding Member of Anloga District and Assembly Member of Blamezado electoral area, who won the chairmanship position with 719 votes, as against incumbent, Mr Rolex Agbenyegah Miheso, who obtained 556 votes, pledged to unite the party for brighter future.
“The victory is for the National Democratic Congress party; the election is a contest, and whoever wins or losess must come together and build the party stronger for more tasks ahead for the progress of the area,” he said.
He congratulated other winners and called on all aspirants and party faithful to rally support for the newly elected members to enable restructuring the NDC party and position it for development and success of the people of the Anloga District.
Mr Kpatta told the Ghana News Agency that his doors were opened to all forms of advice, guidance and information that could enable reform, rebuild and reposition the party to attract many more followers and supporters for more progress.
“We thank all the delegates who have the trust and believe in us by electing us to these vital and vibrant position to lead the party in the next edition.”
Meanwhile, the election results indicated that 1,333 votes were recorded in the album, against an expected 1,316 votes, with the constituency executive structure comprising 37 members.
For the Vice-Chairmanship position, Mr Ephraim Dodzi Jumpah, Assembly Members for Tegbi Ashiata Electoral Area, emerged victorious with 801 votes, beating Mr Gabriel Rockson Amedoyor, who polled 480 votes, while two ballots were rejected.
Mr Edward Cletus Tettey was elected Secretary with 720 votes, defeating Mr David Esinu Yao Normanyo, who secured 568 votes with three ballots were rejected in the contest with Mr Besavi Babakey Unity winning the Deputy Secretary election, with 915 votes, while Mr Fenu Raphael obtained 363 votes while six ballots were rejected.
Mr Samuel Kofi Sebuavah secured the Treasurer position defeating Mr Wokomegbey Yao Sebastian. Mr Vordoagu Emmanuel was elected the Deputy Treasurer, with decisively 926 to beat Mr Kofie Rejoice.
Mr Raphel Kwadzo Agbanavor won the Organiser position, ahead of Mr Samuel Brass Dedzo, and Mr Kenneth Beckley. Mr Angelo Fiawotorfor secured victory by defeating Mr Ishmeal James Kwaku Quao-Agbotui.
Mr Anthonio Shugah Mawuli retained the Communications Officer position by defeating Mr Simon Awadzi, while the position of Deputy Communications Officer was reported as unopposed, with Mr James Afeadido named as the candidate elected.
In the Youth Organiser election, Mr Kusorgbor Precious Kwasi emerged winner, followed by Mr Dogbatsey Lucky Yao, Mr Nutakor Courage.
Ms Vivian Kudanu won the Women Organiser position, beating Ms Amekplenu Emmanuella Seyram, and for Deputy Women Organiser, Ms Agbenyegah Eyram secured victory, over Ms Dzakpa Rita Sitsofe.
In the Deputy Youth Organiser contest, Mr Adzra Bright was elected, with Mr Mumuni Habib retained unopposed as the Zongo Caucus representative.
For the eight additional executive member positions, the eight aspirants with the highest votes were declared elected.
The newly elected executives are expected to work together to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, improve internal coordination and maintain the party’s presence in the constituency while their pledge of continuity and progress is expected to guide their efforts to unite members and prepare the party for future political activities.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah