Reuben Arthur, popularly known as Kalusha
Reuben Arthur, popularly known as Kalusha, has been elected chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Evalue-Ajomoro Gwira Constituency in the Western Region.
Arthur polled 532 votes to narrowly defeat the incumbent chairman, Emmanuel Ennor Kofi, who secured 528 votes in the keenly contested elections held on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Emmanuel Ennor Kofi, who became the constituency chairman in 2018, was serving his second term and seeking re-election but lost by four votes.
The constituency elections ended without incident, with delegates conducting themselves in an orderly and peaceful manner. Accreditation, voting and counting were conducted transparently, to the satisfaction of all contestants.
Speaking to Daniel Kaku after the election, Reuben Arthur thanked the delegates for the confidence they had reposed in him. He pledged to work with all party members, including his contender, to unite the party and strengthen the NDC's grassroots base in Evalue-Ajomoro Gwira ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In the vice-chairman race, Matthew K. Essien won with 550 votes against Wahab Dinko, who polled 506 votes.
The secretary position ended in a tie, with both John Abugri and Giedon A. Mensah polling 533 votes each.
For deputy secretary, Abubakari I. Arthur won with 539 votes, defeating Evans Mensah, who secured 518 votes.
In the organiser contest, Pius Obosu polled 550 votes to defeat Kwame Tsibuah, who received 514 votes.
Abraham Arde Kojo won the deputy organiser position with 574 votes against Benneth E. Yankson, who polled 483 votes.
Below are the full certified results:
1. Chairman
Reuben Arthur – 532 votes – WINNER
Emmanuel Ennor Kofi (incumbent) – 528 votes
2. Vice Chairman
Matthew K. Essien – 550 votes – WINNER
Wahab Dinko – 506 votes
3. Secretary
John Abugri – 533 votes
Giedon A. Mensah – 533 votes – TIE
4. Deputy Secretary
Abubakari I. Arthur – 539 votes – WINNER
Evans Mensah – 518 votes
5. Organiser
Kwame Tsibuah – 514 votes
Pius Obosu – 550 votes – WINNER
6. Deputy Organiser
Benneth E. Yankson – 483 votes
Abraham Arde Kojo – 574 votes – WINNER
7. Communications Officer
King Philip – 563 votes – WINNER
Adolf Ngoah – 501 votes
8. Deputy Communications Officer
Michael Bill Eshun – 587 votes – WINNER
Simon Quaidoo – 468 votes
9. Treasurer
Henry Allibah – 519 votes
Georgina Assabil – 543 votes – WINNER
10. Deputy Treasurer
Francis Sobo – 531 votes – WINNER
Daniel Kwasi Duku – 529 votes
11. Women's Organizer
Deborah Blay – 56 votes
Yvette Enu Kwesi – 64 votes – WINNER
12. Deputy Women's Organizer
Diana Quayson – 67 votes – WINNER
Phyllis Amihere – 54 votes
13. Youth Organizer
Ibrahim M. Djoleto – 55 votes
Paul Quarm – 63 votes – WINNER
14. Deputy Youth Organizer
Moses Obbin – 54 votes
Evans Sianda – 64 votes – WINNER
15. Other Youth Representative
Emmanuel Ofori – 65 votes – WINNER
Issah Yakubu – 52 votes
16. Zongo Caucus Coordinator
Ahmed Fuseni – 561 votes – WINNER
Mallam Alias o Zane – 508 votes
17. Other Eight Members
The following candidates were elected:
John J. Mensah – 89 votes
Matthew Ackah – 86 votes
Charlotte Amihere – 74 votes
Samuel B. Akromah – 71 votes
Richmond Quaicoe – 70 votes
Kwame Nsiah – 68 votes
Matilda Quaicoe – 67 votes
Joseph Cudjoe – 66 votes
The unsuccessful candidates were:
Thomas Alhassan – 63 votes
Jonathan Anaman – 52 votes
Francis M. Kwofie – 50 votes
Isaac Mensah – 48 votes
Bukari Alhassan – 42 votes
Collins Adikah – 41 votes
Dominic D. Missitey – 41 votes
Benjamin B. Yankey – 40 votes
Richard Minston – 34 votes
Maaboro Sayu Ale – 13 votes
Fatawu Sulley – 13 votes
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