By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Ho (V/R), Nov. 15, GNA – Mr Bright Kwashie Ege has been elected the Volta Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), securing 244 votes to defeat three other contestants at the party’s Regional Delegates Conference in Ho.
Mr Ege, who previously served as Deputy Regional Secretary and later Acting Regional Secretary following the appointment of Mr James Gunu as Volta Regional Minister, takes over the position from him.
At the close of polls on Saturday, Mr Ege polled 244 votes, beating Mr Kwame Paschal Agbagba, Regional Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), who obtained 189 votes.
Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate, a lecturer at the Ho Technical University (HTU), secured 149 votes, while Mr Gladstone Stanley polled four votes. A total of 586 votes were cast.
Mr Eric Ackah, Deputy Volta Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), announced the results and declared the successful candidates.
Other elected executives included Dr Egbenya Daniel Lawer, who won the Deputy Regional Secretary position, while Mr Daniel Kodjo Agboka-Dzegede retained his position as Regional Treasurer.
Mr Sebastian Dzakpasu was elected Deputy Regional Treasurer, Mr Elliot Wogbe also retained as the Deputy Regional Organiser position, and Hajia Hawa Tahiru also retained as Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
Mr Mawutor Agbavitor retained the Regional Chairman position unopposed, alongside his two deputies, Mr Egypt Kudoto and Mr Fiakpui, who also went unopposed.
Mr Siki Abibu was elected Regional Organiser unopposed, while Mr Kafui Sorkpa Agbleze and Mr Del Bright Egbadzor secured the Regional Communications Officer and Deputy Communications Officer positions, respectively, also unopposed.
Mr Ege described the contest to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) as challenging but said the outcome represented a collective victory for the party.
He expressed gratitude to constituency executives for their confidence in him, citing his eight years of service as Deputy Regional Secretary and nearly two years as Acting Regional Secretary.
He pledged to adopt an inclusive leadership approach by bringing all contestants and party stakeholders on board to contribute to the development of the party.
Mr Ege said the ideas and concerns raised by his opponents during their campaigns would be considered to build a united and formidable regional front ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He said his administration would prioritise reconciliation and unity, stressing that every member had a role to play in strengthening the party.
Mr Mawutor Agbavitor, the Regional Chairman, described the victory as a collective achievement of the party’s branches, constituencies and entire membership in the region.
He expressed appreciation to delegates for their sacrifices, commitment and confidence in the leadership, assuring them that the mandate would not be taken for granted.
He urged unsuccessful contestants to put aside their differences and work together, describing the elections as a family contest rather than a battle between opponents.
“There is no winner nor loser in the NDC today. We are one family. We need to succeed. The party needs you. Come, let us work together,” he said.
Mr Agbavitor pledged to maintain an accessible and grassroots-oriented administration, saying he would work closely with branch and constituency executives to address their concerns and advocate for their needs.
He said the new leadership would not remain distant from the grassroots but would engage directly with members and participate in their activities.
He said although the party had successfully elected its regional executives, the bigger task was the 2028 general elections, which required unity, hard work and effective service delivery.
Mr Agbavitor urged members to support the government in delivering development to the Volta Region and sustaining public confidence in the party.
He also challenged the new administration to work towards increasing the region’s presidential vote share from 90.11 per cent in the 2024 elections to 95 per cent while retaining all 18 parliamentary seats.
He called on party members to put aside divisions, forgive one another and unite behind the new leadership.
Mr Agbavitor pledged that his administration would be guided by loyalty, humility, hard work and transparency.
He assured the grassroots that the leadership would remain accountable and accessible, urging members to hold them responsible whenever they fell short of their expectations.
“We are always your servants, and we remain your servants,” he said.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade