Doha:South Tongu Mr. Francis Kwadzo Nyamasekpor, formerly the Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been elected as the Chairman of the party in the South Tongu Constituency, located in the Volta Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nyamasekpor secured the position by polling 811 votes, surpassing his opponents, former Chairman Mr. Henry Ampah Johnson, who garnered 409 votes, and the incumbent Chairman Mr. Michael Tsikudo, who received 332 votes. The election results were announced by Madam Rita Avevor, the Returning Officer of the Electoral Commission, who also declared the winners for other executive roles.
Mr. Kofi Nyamadi was elected as Vice-Chairman, with Mr. Holy Kofi Ahiabu taking the Secretary position and Mr. Billy William Gleku as Deputy Secretary. Other elected executives include Mr. Gati Michael as Organizer and Mr. Abusah Mawuli Erasmus Suborsubor as Deputy Organizer. Mr. Nelson Adzomani was chosen as Treasurer, with Ms. Emefa Peace Kporti as Deputy Treasurer.
Additionally, Mr. Agbedeke Quarshie Francis was elected as Communication Officer, with Mr. Majesty Emmanuel Agbedu serving as his Deputy. In the women's wing, Ms. Lucky B. Adeti was elected Women's Organizer, and Ms. Sedinam Klutse as Deputy Women's Organizer. Mr. Selasie Nyamasekpor won the Youth Organizer role, supported by Mr. Nicholas Galley as Deputy Youth Organizer and Mr. Okoro David Nyakpo as another Youth Organizer. Marafa was elected to represent the Zongo Caucus, alongside eight other executives Mr. Martin Kpodo, Mr. Henry Azaglo, Mr. Emmanuel Xedzro, Ms. Olivia Torgbenu, Mr. Sylvester Woyome, Mr. Clifford Tekpor, Ms. Monica Foli, and Mr. Thomas Avuworda.
The election faced a brief interruption due to rain but was completed peacefully by 1500 hours. In an interview, Mr. Nyamasekpor expressed his gratitude towards God, the delegates, the Electoral Commission, the District Chief Executive, the Member of Parliament, and other party supporters for their backing. He pledged to fulfill his campaign promises, focusing on unity, peace, and development within the constituency. He assured party members of inclusive leadership and promised to work towards benefiting deserving members with opportunities within the party.