By Michael Foli Jackidy
Sogakope (V/R), Oct. 25, GNA – Mr Francis Kwadzo Nyamasekpor, a former Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been elected Chairman of the party in the South Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region.
Mr Nyamasekpor polled 811 votes to defeat former Chairman Mr Henry Ampah Johnson, who obtained 409 votes, and the incumbent Chairman, Mr Michael Tsikudo, who secured 332 votes.
The results were declared by Madam Rita Avevor, the Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission (EC) who also announced the winners of the other executive positions.
Mr Kofi Nyamadi was elected Vice-Chairman, while Mr Holy Kofi Ahiabu won the Secretary position. Mr Billy William Gleku was elected Deputy Secretary.
Other elected executives include Mr Gati Michael, Organizer; Mr Abusah Mawuli Erasmus Suborsubor, Deputy Organizer; Mr Nelson Adzomani, Treasurer; and Ms Emefa Peace Kporti, Deputy Treasurer.
Mr Agbedeke Quarshie Francis was elected Communication Officer, with Mr Majesty Emmanuel Agbedu as Deputy Communication Officer.
For the women’s wing, Ms Lucky B. Adeti was elected Women’s Organizer, while Ms Sedinam Klutse became Deputy Women’s Organizer.
Mr Selasie Nyamasekpor won the Youth Organizer position, with Mr Nicholas Galley as Deputy Youth Organizer and Mr Okoro David Nyakpo as another Youth Organizer.
Marafa was elected to represent the Zongo Caucus, while eight additional executives were elected: Mr Martin Kpodo, Mr Henry Azaglo, Mr Emmanuel Xedzro, Ms Olivia Torgbenu, Mr Sylvester Woyome, Mr Clifford Tekpor, Ms Monica Foli and Mr Thomas Avuworda.
The election was interrupted by rain for nearly an hour but subsequently continued, with the process proceeding peacefully as 1500 hours.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Nyamasekpor expressed gratitude to God, the delegates, the Electoral Commission, the District Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament and other party stalwarts for their support.
He pledged to honour the promises made during his campaign, particularly those relating to unity, peace, and development within the constituency.
He said his administration would work closely with other party executives to strengthen the party’s structures and improve its chances of winning future elections.
Mr Nyamasekpor also urged party members not to feel discouraged based on their voting choices, assuring them that his leadership would serve all members fairly.
He said he would work to ensure that deserving members benefited from opportunities available within the party.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade