Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews, the incumbent Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been elected to serve a third term. According to certified results declared by an official of the Electoral Commission (EC), Diana Osei Assibey, Chairman Andrews polled 814 votes. This secured his position ahead of his closest contender, Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu, the incumbent Regional Organiser, who secured 622 votes.
The newly elected regional leadership were sworn into office by the Director of Welfare of the NDC, Vida Addae. The event was attended by several notable figures, including the Minister of Defence, Gilbert Kenneth Adjei, and a member of the Council of State, Betty Mould-Iddrisu. Other attendees included the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, and the former Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST), Kwame Awuah-Darko.
The certified results of the NDC Ashanti Regional Executive Election show that Andrews' closest contender in the chairman position, Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu, received 622 votes. Other positions and their winners include Vice Chairman, John Kwaame Jabri, with 487 votes; Secretary, Daniel Baah Acheamfour, with 983 votes; and Deputy Secretary, Alice Anthony A., with 830 votes.
In the Treasurer position, Marvin Philip Frazer Norman was elected unopposed. Prince Attah was also elected unopposed as Deputy Treasurer. The Communication Officer position was secured by Abdul Waliu Kabore Mahmud with 1,109 votes, while James Sukah won the Deputy Communication Officer position with 690 votes.
The Organiser position was won by Osei Richmond with 549 votes, while Osman Abdullah Nabali secured 310 votes. In the Deputy Organiser position, Seidu Yahaya received 227 votes. Other positions and their winners are Zongo Caucus Coordinator, Mubarik Inusah, with 596 votes.
The election results show that Andrews secured his third term as Ashanti NDC Chairman with a significant majority. His re-election was met with the attendance of several high-profile figures, indicating the importance of the position and the party's commitment to the region.
The Ashanti NDC Chairman's role is crucial in mobilizing support for the party in the region. Andrews' re-election for a third term demonstrates the party's confidence in his leadership. Key points from the election include Andrews' significant win with 814 votes, the election of other regional executives, and the attendance of high-profile figures at the swearing-in ceremony.
Key points
- Augustus Andrews secured his third term as Ashanti NDC Chairman with 814 votes.
- The newly elected regional leadership were sworn into office by the Director of Welfare of the NDC, Vida Addae.
- The election results show that Andrews secured his third term as Ashanti NDC Chairman with a significant majority.
