By Daniel Akwasi Nuako,
Bibiani (WN/R), Oct. 26, GNA – Mr Yaw Bariamah has retained his position as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Chairman for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai after polling 722 votes in the party’s constituency-level elections.Â
The elections were held at the Queen’s Senior High School premises at Sefwi Anhwiaso on Saturday.
He defeated his two contenders, Mr Michael Nkoah Asiedu, who polled 591 votes, and Mr Kwame Obeng Adjinah, who secured 530 votes.
Mr Joseph Ayambila, the incumbent Constituency Secretary, also retained his position with 999 votes, defeating his sole contender, Mr Prince John Escoba Donkor, who obtained 836 votes.
Other executives elected included Mr Samuel Kwakye as Vice Chairman, Mr Tony Twum Achampong as Treasurer, Mr Dickson Ackah as Organiser, and Ms Hadizatu Mohammed as Women’s Organiser.
Mr Yaw Marfo was elected unopposed as Youth Organiser, while Mr Emmanuel Donkor was elected Communications Officer and Mr Abubakari Iddrisu as Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
Eight other members were also elected to support the constituency executives in their work.
Mr Richard Aidoo, the Western North Regional Chairman of the NDC, who also serves as a Member of the Council of State, urged both successful and unsuccessful candidates to support the newly elected executives.
He said the contest was an internal party exercise intended to strengthen the party’s structures and promote unity among members.
Mr Aidoo said the NDC was determined to retain the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election.
He noted that the constituency had been won by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for about 20 years before the NDC secured the seat in the 2024 general election.
He said the party would intensify its organisational and mobilisation efforts to consolidate its support base and retain the seat in 2028.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency after his victory, Mr Bariamah expressed gratitude to the delegates for renewing their confidence in his leadership for a second term.
Mr Bariamah attributed his win to hard work, dedication, and good human relations among party members and other individuals within the constituency.
He pledged to prioritise unity and strengthen the party’s grassroots structures to help the NDC retain the parliamentary seat and remain in government after the 2028 general election.
Mr Bright Asamoah Brefo, the Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, commended the delegates for conducting themselves in a manner that ensured a smooth electoral process.
He also congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to work together to advance the party’s interests.
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Edited by Justina Hilda Paaga/Benjamin Mensah
Reporter Daniel Akwasi Nuako