Report By: Ishmael Barfi 

Mohammed Abdul Muqmin Juda and Felicia Mekpoi Bortey have been declared successful in the positions of Youth Organiser and Women’s Organiser, respectively, in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Greater Accra Regional elections.

Mr. Juda secured 103 votes to lead the contest for Youth Organiser, while his contender, Richard Dogbe, obtained 26 votes, giving him a clear lead in the race.

In the Deputy Youth Organiser contest, Daniel Niibi Afotey Odai received 45 votes, narrowly ahead of Atsu Eric Afeme, who polled 44 votes. Rashid Isah received eight votes.

The Women’s Organiser contest saw Ms. Bortey obtain 65 votes to secure the position. Happy Ogboo Maccarthy Darku followed with 31 votes, while Evelyn Dodzi Dzeketey received five votes.

The contest for Deputy Women’s Organiser recorded an equal number of votes for Jessica Patience Braimah and Josephine Cornelius Lawal, with both candidates securing 40 votes each. Alimatu Musah Issah received 10 votes, while Fati Mohammed polled nine votes.

Following the declaration of the results, the Electoral Commission designated Ms. Lawal as First Deputy Women’s Organiser and Ms. Braimah as Second Deputy Women’s Organiser.

The outcomes determine the officers who will occupy key positions within the party’s regional youth and women’s structures. Their responsibilities are expected to include coordinating activities among members, strengthening grassroots engagement and supporting the mobilisation of young people and women across the region.

The elected officers will also be expected to work with the regional executive leadership to advance the party’s organisational objectives and sustain participation among its grassroots supporters.

Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com