Accra:Atwima Nwabiagya South Mr. Abu Sadick has successfully retained his role as the Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Atwima Nwabiagya South. He emerged victorious over his sole opponent, Mr. Diawuo Sarpong Okumankoma, in the party's constituency executive elections.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Sadick secured 980 votes out of the 1,600 valid votes cast, while Mr. Sarpong received 620 votes. The election saw 15 ballots rejected. Mr. Salifu Abubakar also retained his position as Constituency Vice Chairman with 938 votes, defeating Mr. Ali Misbaa, who garnered 561 votes.
Other executives who retained their positions include Mr. Yussif Yahaya, the Constituency Organizer, who received 948 votes compared to Mr. Joseph Kwabena Amankwah's 561 votes. Mr. Issah Friction Abdul Rahman was re-elected as Communications Officer with 1,062 votes, overcoming Mr. Caiphas Kwame Kenney, who secured 420 votes.
Mr. Ayamba Osman Moro retained the Deputy Communications Officer position by obtaining 1,096 votes against Mr. Ignatus Boakye's 404 votes. His father, Alhaji Osman Ayamba, was elected unopposed as Zongo Caucus Coordinator. For the Constituency Secretary, Mr. Derrick Owusu Boateng defeated Mr. Godfred Kpetigo with 897 votes to 320, while Mr. Yahaya Kasum obtained 294 votes.
In the Youth Organizer race, Mr. Iddrisu Kamal, known as 'Commotion', won against incumbent Mr. Maxwell Acheampong by 18 votes. Mr. Godfred Awenzor emerged victorious in the Deputy Youth Organizer election with 80 votes, surpassing Mr. Kwabena Frimpong's 54 votes.
Mr. Abdul Salam Abubakar claimed the Vice Secretary position with 837 votes, followed by Mr. Bashiru Gambo Abu and Mr. John Naa Dong, who received 461 and 215 votes, respectively. The Treasurer contest required a recount, with Mr. Eric Osei-Bonsu maintaining his lead at 773 votes, while Mr. Stephen Nana Gati’s tally increased to 729 votes.
Mr. Adam Ayambila became Deputy Treasurer with 820 votes, defeating Mr. Joshua Kofi Amuzu, who got 666 votes. Mr. Abdul Rasheed Alhassan was elected Deputy Organizer after polling 760 votes, ahead of Mr. Cosmos Adu-Agyemang and Mr. Clement Awuah.
Mr. Sampson Ofori-Gyamfi, Municipal Electoral Officer, declared the results, and the newly elected executives were sworn into office. In the Youth Representative election, Alhaji Abudu Babey won with 92 votes. Madam Dede Quaye was elected Women's Organizer with 75 votes.
Eight other executives were elected, including Mrs. Sophia Amankwah and Mr. Thomas Owusu Ansah. Mr. Sadick praised participants for a peaceful election and urged for unity within the party to enhance future electoral success. He also called on leaders to address grassroots concerns to prevent disaffection.