Godwin Oblanda Totroku elected NDC chairman in Lower Manya Krobo

Godwin Oblanda Totroku has been elected chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Lower Manya Krobo Constituency in the Eastern Region after securing 857 votes in the party's constituency-level elections held at the premises of Manya Krobo Senior High School. Totroku, the immediate past youth organizer defeated his contender, Korletey Samuel Baah, the immediate past Constituency Organizer, who polled 513 votes, to emerge victorious in the contest. In the vice-chairmanship race, Obed Kenney won with 750 votes, beating Raymond Tespha Owulaku, who obtained 665 votes. Umar Lukman Adams was elected constituency secretary after polling 519 votes in a three-way contest. Felix Nash Amanor came second with 505 votes, while Raymond E.K. Gborson secured 348 votes. Francis Kofi Teye emerged victorious in the organiser contest with 583 votes, ahead of Michael Kwao, who polled 480 votes. Dangmor Joseph Kene obtained 236 votes, while Elias Kwesi Anani secured 72 votes. For the women's organiser position, Tetteh Grace Maku won with 101 votes, ahead of Esther Maku Narteh, who polled 32 votes, and Abigail Enyonam Gavor, who obtained 13 votes. Anim Daniel was elected communication officer with 835 votes, defeating Ebenezer Korley Agudey, who obtained 535 votes. Other elected executives on the day were Abraham Amanor Amitey for deputy secretary position, Joseph Adeti for deputy organiser, Rebecca Ahamadzor for treasurer and Yakubu Hawa for deputy treasurer. Others were Wilson Kodjo Adamtey for deputy communication officer, Joshua Dometeye Odjeawo emerged victorious in the youth organiser contest, Ebenezer Kodjo Tetteh won the deputy youth organiser position, Rosina Dede Emefa Danso for other youth and Sulemana Adams won the Zongo Caucus coordinator position. Chairman-elect pledges unity, accountability Speaking in an interview after his victory, Totroku expressed gratitude to God and the delegates, describing his election as a victory for the NDC rather than a personal achievement said the outcome reflected the delegates' confidence in his campaign message and their desire for leadership capable of mobilising the grassroots, particularly the youth, ahead of the 2028 general election. According to the District YEA Director, the results demonstrated that delegates were increasingly making decisions based on candidates' messages and leadership qualities rather than financial inducements. “Gone were the days when you could buy delegates with money and goodies. Today, the transportation we gave out was just nothing to write home about,” he said. He added that he was humbled by the confidence reposed in him and pledged to serve the party with humility, transparency and accountability. Totroku, who said he had previously served as the constituency's youth organiser, expressed confidence in his ability to mobilise young people across political divides to strengthen the NDC's electoral prospects. He argued that his relationships with young people in the constituency would help the party expand its support base and improve its performance in the next general election. The chairman-elect also promised to introduce changes in the constituency's party administration, saying the grassroots would benefit from the leadership they had chosen. “This is a new dawn. The constituency is going to be reformed, and I tell you, you will see a change in Lower Manya,” he said. He further emphasised the need for reconciliation following the internal elections, noting that disagreements among aspirants and their supporters should give way to unity once the contest had ended. Totroku said he intended to lead an inclusive administration that would not discriminate against members based on their affiliations during the internal elections. “I am the unifier type,” he said, adding that he believed his ability to bring people together had contributed to his victory. He called for collective commitment among party members to consolidate the NDC's position in Lower Manya Krobo and prepare for the 2028 general election.Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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