Lawra:Mr. Joseph Bati, the newly re-elected Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Lawra Constituency, has vowed to address the concerns of the party's branch executives effectively.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bati acknowledged the dissatisfaction among the branch executives and assured them that the newly elected executive committee is committed to ensuring their issues receive the necessary attention. In his victory speech at the Lawra Senior High School, he emphasized, "We are not going to disappoint you. We will fight this battle together. We will ensure that your demands are carried to the latter."
Mr. Bati highlighted that addressing these concerns is crucial for strengthening the party at the grassroots level as they prepare for the 2028 general election. He secured his position by obtaining 281 out of 809 valid votes, defeating his closest contender, Mr. James Lonteng, who received 272 votes.
In addition to Mr. Bati, Mr. Nicholas Nangzie was elected Vice Chairperson with 323 votes out of 815 valid votes. Other elected executives include Mr. Peter Sorinye as Secretary, Mr. Timothy Wapaalu as Deputy Secretary, and Mr. Sampson Biokang Botee as Organiser, among others.
The election also saw a tie for the Communications Officer position, with Mr. Simon Dery Sobrkyile and Mr. Stephen Gandaanuo each receiving 230 votes out of 820 valid votes.