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Ablekuma MP commends delegates for Peaceful Election

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 Source: GNA

Accra, Dec. 24, GNA - Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma Central Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended delegates who voted to elect new executives for their sense of maturity which ensured the successful conduct of the constituency election on Wednesday.

"This is an election which has ended in a cordial atmosphere for the first time in the history of the constituency," he said, and urged the supporters to cooperate with the newly elected executives to enable them to work towards the 2012 elections.

Mr Chaie pledged his unflinching support for the newly elected executives and his willingness to work closely with them towards preparations for the 2012 general election.

He said the time had come for everybody in the NDC, especially the newly elected executives, to view their positions as a challenge which called for extra commitment to the cause of the party. The Greater Accra Regional Vice Chairman of the NDC, Alhaji Yusif M. Captain, who swore in the newly elected executives, reminded them that the peace and unity prevailing among supporters and executives of the party should be encouraged at all times.

"Let us work harder to sustain the party to be alive to its responsibilities to win the confidence of the people before the next general election", he stated.

Mr Francis Placca Quarshie and Mr Gambo Wangabi were elected Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively, while Mr Sumaila Alhassan and Daniel Deti were also elected as Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively. Mr Gambo Abdulai and Fuseini Adams were elected Organizer and Assistant Organiser.

The Treasurer position went to Mr Temple Allotey while Miss Abigail Acquaye became Assistant Treasurer, while Mr Emmanuel Quaye and Maxwell Annan were elected Propaganda Secretary and Assistant Propaganda Secretary respectively.

The Women Organizer went to Madam Felicia Mensah, with Mr Solomon Amoo taking the position of Youth Organizer. Twenty-two people contested the executive membership positions, out of whom eight were elected.

Source: GNA