Shirley Naana Osei-Ampem has been re-elected as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser for a third consecutive term.
She secured 51 votes in a closely fought election at Atibie, near Mpraeso in the Kwahu South Municipality, defeating her main challenger, Dr Naana Bodiwaa Daku, who received 30 votes.
In the Deputy Women’s Organiser contest, Hajia Sharifa emerged victorious with 32 votes. Akua Oduraa Gyeke finished second on 29, while Linda Naki polled 23.
Richard Etornam Nyarko was elected Youth Organiser without opposition.
Alexander Osei Bonsu won the Deputy Youth Organiser race with 38 votes. Richard Yemoh received 31 votes, Foli Atigi secured 29 and Peter Abraham Ayeh finished with 16.
The Electoral Commission (EC) declared Ms Osei-Ampem the winner after the election.
In her victory speech, she urged women organisers across the region to work diligently in their respective constituencies.
She said sustained effort would be essential if the NDC was to remain in power after the 2028 general election.
Ms Osei-Ampem thanked the delegates for the confidence they had placed in her and said she would bring all the contestants together.
She added that they needed to work in peace and unity to advance the party’s interests.
