By Benjamin Akoto, GNA
Sunyani (Bono), Nov. 15, GNA – Delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bono Region retained most of the incumbent executives in the party’s just ended regional elections.
The polls, held at the Sunyani Jubilee Park ended peacefully, with the incumbent regional chairman, Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo polling 361 to retain the position, beating Mr Justice Samuel Adjei, his sole contender, obtaining 36 votes.
In the election, conducted and supervised by the Electoral Commission, the delegates also elected Mr Ali Adjei as the Vice Chairman by a popular acclamation.
The incumbent regional secretary, Mr Dennis Yeboah Twumasi also retained his position with 239 votes beating Mr Zakaria Mohammed, 77 votes, Mr Kwasi Etur Ohene-Essel, 35 votes and Mr James Kwadwo Tannor, 23 votes.
His other challenges, Mr Stephen Kwadwo Yeboah had 18 votes, Mr Salisu Issaka, five votes and Mr William Kwame Anin, no vote.
The Deputy Regional Secretary position went to the incumbent, Mr Peter Lonyian Suaka who had 247 votes defeating Mr Justice Osman Fuseini, 78 votes, Mr Moses Kofi Woli, 50 votes and Mr Augustine Kofi Sah, 22 votes.
For the Regional Organiser, Mr Mohammed Seidu the incumbent, retained his position with 226 votes, beating his sole contender, Mr Ishaq Hamza, 171 votes.
Mr Isaac Amponsah Badu, the incumbent Regional Treasurer also retained his position with 206 votes, beating Mr Benjamin Kwabena Afram, 174 votes and Mr Sampson Amponsah, 16 votes.
The incumbent deputy treasurer, Mr Moro Ayomah secured the position with 320 votes, defeating Mr Oheneba Bonsu Aboraa, 77 votes while Mr Charles Akowuah, the incumbent regional communications officer was also retained by a popular acclamation.
Mr Seth Kobins was also elected as the Deputy Communications Officer with 193 votes beating Mr Francis Kwame Obeng, 93 votes, Mr Stephen Arphul Adu, 74 votes, Mr Amos Ferkah, 22 votes and Mr Gabriel Kwabena Kwarteng, 15 votes.
The incumbent Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Mr Yahaya Mohammed Bamba also retained his position with 171 votes, beating Mr Sheikh Moro Awudu, 156 votes and Mr Sadick Abdallah, 69 votes.
In the women organiser election, held on Friday, Ms Regina Nketia, was elected with 20 votes, beating Ms Mavis Adjei-Kwaa, 19 votes, with Ms Gifty Dede Bossman having a vote and Mrs Fati Kine-Lam, no vote.
For the Deputy Women Organiser, Ms Irene Amankwaa Karkari was elected with 15 votes, beating Ms Fati Ibrahim, 10 votes, Ms Helena Sakyiwaa, nine votes, and Ms Deborah Naah, six votes.
Mr Rashed Ahmed was also elected as the Youth Organiser of the party by a popular acclamation.
For the Deputy Youth Organiser, Mr Abdulai Ibrahim was elected with 29 votes, beating Mr Copson Mustapha Mohammed, 19 votes and Mr Patrick Kwame Saah, three votes.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah /Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Benjamin Akoto
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