Ketu South:The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South Constituency has elected Mr. Ferguson Kwabla Ahorlu as its new constituency chairman. Mr. Ahorlu, who previously served as the constituency organizer, secured his position by garnering 946 votes, outpacing three other candidates in the election.
According to Ghana News Agency, the election process began at 0930 AM and concluded by 0730 PM on Friday. The elections were held a day earlier than originally scheduled to avoid clashing with the final funeral rites of Togbe Addo VIII, the Paramount Chief of the Klikor Traditional Area, which were set to take place over the weekend.
In addition to Mr. Ahorlu's victory, several other NDC members were elected to key positions. Mr. Seth Kwasi Abelia was elected Vice Chairman with 1,075 votes, and Mr. Reginald Edem Kodzo Zigah secured the Secretary position with 1,524 votes. Other notable winners included Mr. Napoleon Atisu as Deputy Secretary and Mr. Cornelius Yao Kunya as Communication Officer.
The election, characterized as peaceful and well-coordinated, saw participation from delegates who elected executives to lead the party within the constituency. The newly elected officials were sworn in by Mr. Bright Kwashie Ege, Acting Regional Secretary of the NDC, who emphasized the importance of unity and hard work in increasing the party's votes in future elections.
The entire election exercise was overseen by officials from the Electoral Commission, ensuring its smooth execution.