Michael Aidoo, popularly known as Big Aidoo, has been re-elected as Western North Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after beating challenger Jerry Kankam in the party’s regional executive elections on Saturday, November 14.
Aidoo polled 202 votes against Kankam’s 109, securing about 65 percent of the 311 valid votes cast and a winning margin of 93 votes.
He goes into a fresh term having already served as the region’s chairman. Ahead of the vote, he received the endorsement of Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency Chairman, Yaw Bariamah, who described him as dedicated, experienced and strategic. Aidoo has served the NDC for 12 years, rising from constituency executive level to regional leadership.
In the race for Vice-Chairman, Henry Rockefeller emerged winner with 112 votes, ahead of David Koah who had 84 votes, Eshun Paul with 64 votes and Prince Ofori with 50 votes.
George Danquah won the Secretary position with 197 votes, beating Sylvester Kenneth who polled 115 votes, while Nkuah Gideon took the Deputy Secretary slot with 200 votes against Martin Awudzi’s 109 votes.
Robert Agyekum was elected Organiser with 196 votes, defeating Sumaila Ibrahim who secured 114 votes. For Deputy Organiser, Ntere Dominic polled 214 votes to beat Obed Addae who had 96 votes.
Sarpong Manu won the Treasurer position with 207 votes, ahead of Elizabeth Nsabaah who polled 105 votes, and David Tetteh secured the Deputy Treasurer position with 228 votes against Anthony Gyabeng’s 83 votes.
Sam Jerome was elected Communication Officer with 210 votes, beating Clement Asare who had 100 votes, while Alexander Hedidor won the Deputy Communications Officer position with 192 votes against Nelson Ackah’s 120 votes.
Haruna Ibrahim won the Zongo Caucus Coordinator position with 179 votes, defeating Yakubu Innusah who polled 132 votes.
In the Youth Organiser contest, Jesse Aidoo polled 21 votes to beat Hayford Payin who had 9 votes, and Kwame Abaido won the Deputy Youth Organiser position with 16 votes, ahead of Bright Nkuah with 10 votes and Adu Kwarteng with 1 vote.
Comfort Nyarko was elected Women’s Organiser with 16 votes, beating Aba Avadu who had 4 votes, while Esther Amponsah’s figure was not stated. Gifty Nsiah won the Deputy Women’s Organiser position with 14 votes, ahead of Monica Baah and Comfort Asante who both polled 4 votes each.
