The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairmanship race of the Eastern Region was decided by the delegates on Saturday, November 19, 2022, by voting massively for Mark Oliver Kevor to give him victory over the incumbent Chairman, John Owusu Amankrah (JOWAK).
The delegates’ conference which was held at Koforidua Technical University saw Oliver Kevor putting his keen competitor to his deserving position.
Out of the total 933 valid votes cast, Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, a former Regional secretary of the party had 353 votes whiles John Owusu Amankrah, the incumbent chairman garnered 59 votes with 6 rejected.
Bismark Tawiah Boateng got 206 votes, William Kwame Atamudze had 166 votes, and Basil Ahiable also polls out 143 votes respectively. They all eyed for the chairmanship seat but Oliver Kevor stood tall among his competitors.
Speaking after the conference, the newly elected chairman, Oliver Kevor thanked all and sundry who fought hard for his victory especially his indefatigable campaign team members led by Gyeke-Dako
He also congratulated his colleagues’ Executive members’ elect, mentioning that they have a big task ahead of them by working hard to ensure they win power from the NPP come 2024 in Ghana’s general election.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnews.
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