The incumbent Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shirley Naana Osei-Ampem, has retained her position for a third consecutive term following a keenly contested election held at Atibie near Mpraeso in the Kwahu South Municipality.
Ms Osei-Ampem polled 51 votes to defeat her main contender, Dr Naana Bodiwaa Daku, who secured 30 votes.
Deputy and Youth contests
In the Deputy Women’s Organiser race, Hajia Sharifa won with 32 votes, beating Akua Oduraa Gyeke (29 votes) and Linda Naki (23 votes).
Richard Etornam Nyarko went unopposed for the Youth Organiser position.
For the Deputy Youth Organiser role, Alexander Osei Bonsu emerged victorious with 38 votes. Richard Yemoh followed with 31 votes, while Foli Atigi obtained 29 and Peter Abraham Ayeh managed 16.
Victory speech
Declared winner by the Electoral Commission (EC), an elated Ms Osei-Ampem called on all women organisers to work diligently in their various constituencies.
She stated that this would enable the NDC to remain in power after the 2028 general election.
Ms Osei-Ampem thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in her, adding that it was her duty to bring all contestants together to work in peace and unity for the party’s forward march.
