Cape Coast:Mr. Kwesi Walker has successfully recaptured the position of chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Cape Coast North Constituency after achieving a decisive victory in the party's constituency executive elections.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Walker garnered 371 votes, significantly surpassing his main opponent, Mr. Bright Edem Drofenu, who received 170 votes. This result gave Mr. Walker a commanding lead with a 201-vote margin, marking his return to the top leadership position in the constituency.
In other election results, the incumbent Secretary, Mr. Fred Kweku Appiah, secured 277 votes, defeating Mr. Godfred Onso-Nyameye, who had 881 votes. For the deputy secretary position, Mr. Dauda Ibrahim Mohammed obtained 167 votes, outpacing his rival John Arthur, who received 136 votes.
The election involved 1,231 delegates who were tasked with electing 24 executive positions from a pool of 64 aspirants, intended to manage the party's affairs at the constituency level. The voting process experienced a delay due to logistical challenges, including the late arrival of ballot papers, but delegates were able to cast their votes for their preferred candidates.
Mr. Walker's victory indicates renewed confidence in his leadership among the delegates who supported him. His return to office is seen as an opportunity for the party to reinforce its grassroots structures, promote unity among its members, and enhance its political standing in the Cape Coast North Constituency. The newly elected executives are charged with the responsibility of strengthening internal party cohesion, mobilizing supporters, and advancing the NDC's activities within the constituency.