In the next 24 hours, the National Democratic Congress’ delegates will cast their ballots to elect the remaining national executives of the party.
The second phase of the congress is expected to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium.
On Saturday, December 10, the NDC began the first phase of its congress and elected its National Youth Organiser and National Women’s Organiser.
Both George Opare Addo and Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw managed to retain their positions after beating Brogya Genfi and Margaret Ansei, respectively.
Abigail Akwabea Elorm Mensah and Felicia Dzifa Tegah were also elected as the Deputy Women’s Organisers of the Party.
The remaining positions up for grabs are; Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary, National Organiser, Deputy National Organiser, Communication Officer, Deputy Communication Officer.
The others are, Zongo Caucus Co-ordinator and National Executive Committee (NEC) members.
Four aspirants are vying for the Chairmanship position currently held by Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo.
Mr Ofosu-Ampofo, who seeks a second term, will face the incumbent General Secretary of the Party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Samuel Yaw Adusei and Nii Armah Ashietey.
Mr Asiedu Nketia, popularly known as General Mosquito, is expected to give Mr Ofosu-Ampofo a run for his money.
Eight individuals are contesting for the Vice Chairman position. They are Sherif Abdul-Nasiru, Abanga Yakubu Alhassan, Dr. Sherry Ayittey, Seth Ofori Ohene, Awudu Sofo Azourka, Alhaji Amadu B. Sorogho, Alhaji Habibu Adramani and Evelyn Enyonam Mensah.
The current Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor wants to elevate his post a notch higher, but he will be facing Elvis Afriyie Ankrah and Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, in his quest for the General Secretary position.
Francis Lanme Guribe, Catherine Deynu, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah, Gbande Foyo Mustapha, Kwame Zu, Bradi Paul Opata and Evans Amoo are contesting for the Deputy General Secretary position.
Mr Joshua Hamidu Akamba also hopes to secure a second term in office as the National Organiser. He will however, have to compete against six other contenders; Henry Osei Akoto, Mahdi Mohammed Gibrill, Sidii Abubakari, Solomon Yaw Nkansah, Chief Hamilton Biney Nixon and Joseph Yammin.
Contenders for the Deputy National Organiser portfolio are; Kobby Barlon, Habib Mohammed Tahiru, Elikem Eric Kevin Kwame Kotoko and Alhaji Yaw Kundow.
Mr Sammy Gyamfi is running unopposed for the National Communication Officer portfolio, a position he already occupies.
On the other hand, five individuals are competing to be the next Deputy Communication Officer.
They are; Godwin Ako Gunn, Adongo Atule Jacob, Malik Basintale, Kwaku Boahen Anthony and Mohammed Naziru.
The contenders for the Zongo Caucus Co-Ordinator are; Abass Zulkarnain Kambari, Hon. Alhaji Babanlamie Abu Sadat, Mamah Mohammed Cole Younger, Abdul-Aziz Mohammed and Yakubu Mahmud Mudi.
Nineteen persons are competing to be members of the National Executive Committee.
They include; Ephraim Nii Tan Sackey, Perez Fernandez Armah Laryea, Issahaku Issah Adel, Rev. Irene Sena Agbleke, Abdullah Farrakhan Ishaq, Malik Adama, Victoria Kuma-Mintah and Emmanuel Ewoenam Yao Adzome-Dzokanda.
The others are; Cecilia N. Asaga, Ebenezer Effah Hackman, Najawa Alhaji Issah, Stephen Ladzedo, Anita Annan, Ransford Chatman Vanni-Amoah, Thomas Ayisi Kumah, Wonder Victor Kutor, Mohammed Mamudu, Araba Tagoe and Famous Kwesi Kuadugah.
Source: The Independent Ghana