On Saturday, December 17, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition party in the nation, conducted its 10th National Delegates Congress to elect new national executives.
9,200 delegates from the 276 constituencies gathered at the Accra Sports Stadium for the exercise, which was attended by party delegates from all over the country.
The winners are listed below.
Chairmanship
Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, former General Secretary of the party, won the chairmanship contest.
The 65-year-old politician received 5,569 votes, while the incumbent National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo received 2,892 votes, making him the closest rival.
Vice chairmanship position
Eight people competed for three spots in this category, but the three people listed below won the positions in the end.
Sheriff Abdul-Naziru, Dr. Sherry Ayittey, and Awudu Sofo Azourka were chosen as the first, second, and third vice chairs, respectively.
General Secretary
Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, a former NDC member from Ketu South, won the election to succeed Johnson Asiedu Nketiah as general secretary.
The former Propaganda Secretary ran against former Sports Minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah and Mr. Nketiah’s deputy Peter Boamah Otukunor.
Deputy General Secretary
For the two openings in this post, there were seven applicants.
With Gbande Foyo Mustapha, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah kept her job as deputy general secretary.
National Organiser
The former Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Yamin, won the position.
Deputy National Organiser
In addition, just two of the four candidates were required for this position.
Kobby Barlon and Elikem Kotoko were chosen following the election.
National Communications Officer
Sammy Gyamfi has been retained as the Communication Officer position after he contested unopposed.
Deputy Communications Officer
Malik Basintale and Ako Gunn were elected the deputy National Communication Officers.
Zongo Caucus Coordinator
Five people competed for this position, but Mamah Mohammed Cole Younger ultimately prevailed.
NEC members
This position saw the highest number of contestants. Nineteen persons contested for five slots.
Victor Wonder Kutor, Araba Tagoe, Cecillia N. Asaga, Victoria Kuma-Mintah and Ephraim Nii Tan Sackey were elected.