NDC Anyaa-Sowutuom elects new executives to strengthen grassroots mobilisation

The NDC’s Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency has elected new executives to oversee party administration, communication, youth engagement, and grassroots mobilisation following its internal elections on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency has elected new executives to lead its local party structures, with candidates securing positions across administration, communication, organisation and representation.

The results, compiled by newly elected Constituency Communication Officer Joseph Abbey, outline the outcome of the various contests held during the internal elections.

The exercise produced new officeholders for key positions, including Vice Chairman, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Treasurer, Organiser, Communication Officer and representatives of the women’s, youth and Zongo caucus structures.

New executives emerge in key leadership positions

Edem Attachie-Asamoah won the Constituency Secretary position with 1,378 votes, defeating Suleman Alhaji Yussif Baba, who received 936 votes.

Oheneba Kwame Siaw Boakye was elected Deputy Secretary with 1,328 votes, while Patrick Acquah polled 943.

The Vice Chairman position went to Theophilus Squire, who secured 1,218 votes. Samuel Odarquaye Lamptey received 796 votes, while Lissar Joshua Arku polled 284.

Samuel Aryee emerged as Treasurer with 1,118 votes, ahead of Bismark Von Kwame Tamakloe, who obtained 832 votes, and Pius Arpo-Enyan, who polled 352.

Daina Mortty won the Deputy Treasurer position with 983 votes. Esther Chebere received 674 votes, while Koranteng Nana Franklyn Acheampong secured 628.

Joseph Abbey, Salma Abdullah win communication positions

Joseph Abbey was elected Communication Officer after polling 549 votes in a closely contested race.

He defeated Yusif Abeoew Ankonu, who received 532 votes, while Raphael Apetorgbor placed third with 497 votes.

Salma Abdullah won the Deputy Communication Officer position with 1,506 votes. Abdul Salam Yssif Koumsongo Alhassan received 516 votes, while Abdul Kamil Karim polled 287.

The communication team is expected to play a role in disseminating party information, engaging the media and communicating constituency activities to members and the wider public.

Organising positions attracts multiple candidates

Hakeem Asamoah won the Organiser position with 883 votes. Charles Sewordor followed with 581 votes, Nicholas Cudjoe received 403, Bernard Dzade polled 271, and Francis Quarshie Appley secured 182.

The Organiser contest recorded 2,320 valid votes and 12 rejected ballots, bringing the total votes cast to 2,332.

Bernard Makafui Edah was elected Deputy Organiser with 758 votes, ahead of Mohammed Kika Yakubu, who obtained 662, Habil Bancie Hussein with 451, Richard Ofori Sottie with 441, Jabir Abdela Ibrahim with 307, and Benjamin Bludo with 221.

Shaibu Abdulai won the Zongo Caucus Coordinator position with 1,055 votes. Tahiru Rahman received 777, while Faisal Ali polled 460.

Women and youth leadership positions filled

The elections also produced officeholders for the constituency’s women’s and youth structures.

Edem Doe Duho was elected Women’s Organiser with 147 votes, defeating Mariama Zakari, who received 130.

Joyce Adubea Acheampong won the Deputy Women’s Organiser position with 173 votes, while Lubabatu Hanfi Harriss obtained 100.

Osumanu Odartey Lamptey emerged as Youth Organiser with 223 votes, against Edem Akakpo’s 44.

Seshime Akoe Djiegbor won the Deputy Youth Organiser position with 100 votes. Jerod Doetse Kabu received 89, Daniel Otu Atta Duncan polled 44, and Mawuena David Amedume obtained 34.

Florence Sefakor Fumey was elected Other Youth Representative with 193 votes, while Emmanuel Krah Daabo received 70.

Eight candidates were listed as elected Other Members: Stephen Amoani, Mustapha Mohammed, Ibrahim Mohammed, Nii Ayi Ayitey, Ben Sedzro Yaw, Reuben Kwakye Acheampong, Asante Patrick Owusu and David Abbey-Quaye Odenkey.

Focus turns to grassroots mobilisation

The election of the new executives marks another stage in the organisation of the NDC’s Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency, with the incoming officers expected to contribute to party administration, membership engagement, and grassroots mobilisation.

The constituency’s organising, communication, youth, and women’s structures will be central to coordinating local activities and maintaining engagement with party members and supporters.

Kwesi Arhin Jr. was re-elected Constituency Chairman after polling 1,280 votes against Justice Senanu Agbewornu’s 1,045. His re-election has been reported separately.

Source:Joseph Kobla Wemakor