Flagbearer hopeful of the largest opposition party the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Dr.Kwabena Duffuor has expressed confidence in the newly elected Eastern Regional executives of the party.
Dr Duffuor says the new executives are competent, selfless and hardworking individuals who will help significantly improve the gains of the party in the region for the annex power in 2024.
He however urged the new executives to facilitate reconciliation and bring all defeated candidates and their supporters onboard for unity ahead of 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The former Minister of Finance is of the view that the mismanagement of the economy by the Akufo Addo led government is enough justification to be booted out of power.
The soft-spoken business mogul assured the newly elected Eastern Regional executives of his commitment and readiness to work closely with them to champion the course of the NDC not only in the region but to bring the party back to power.
“Congratulations to the all winners in the Eastern Regional executives election of the NDC, l appreciate your support for these years, with unity of purpose, victory 2024 is possible,” Dr.Duffuor said.
Eastern Regional branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC ) on November 19, 2022 elected new Regional Executives ahead of 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
An ICT Lecturer with the Faculty of Science and Technology at Presbyterian University Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor was elected Eastern Regional Chairman.
Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor who is a former Regional Secretary for party, secured 353 votes to beat the incumbent Chairman John Owusu Amankrah alias Jowak who had 59 votes.
Then incumbent Vice chairman William Atamudzi who contested the Chairmanship position also had 166 votes, former Regional Chairman Bismark Tawiah Boateng also polled 206 votes whilst and Basil Ahiable had 143 votes.
Former appointees of the party from the region such as Marrietta Brew Appiah Oppong, former Minister of Justice and Attorney, Dr.Omane Boamah,former Minister of Communication, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, National Chairman, Victor Smith, former Regional Minister and Ambassador to UK, among others took part in the voting exercise as stated in the party’s constitution.
The election was very peaceful, transparent and fair.
In a victory speech, Dr.Mark Oliver Kevor thanked all stakeholders for making the election most successful and peaceful despite the unprecedented delay.
He called for dissolution of all campaign teams and factions for unity as one political family to begin serious work towards 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections which he says, a win for the NDC is none-negotiable.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
