GYAPONG KWADWO SURPRISED DELEGATES IN VOLTA REGION

Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong emerged winner of chairmanship race in the Volta region despite opposition from some party members.

The embattled former Mp for Akan constituency pulled a surprise at the just ended elections after clocking 175 out of 297 votes to lead the other four candidates in the race.

Kwadwo Gyapong had a rather tough time in the contest as his candidature was under stern scrutiny even by some members of his constituency. He was accused of being a traitor and an arrogant leader by a group that called itself concerned card bearers of the party. The group also went ahead to incite delegates not to give him the nod.

The impact of the group’s campaign nearly compelled him to withdraw from the race at the eleventh hour. With that cramp of hope and supports from his sympathisers he finally sailed through. He polled 176 as against his closest contender Mawutor Agbavitor, who got 101 votes. Other contenders include Dr. Kwame Ampofo, 5votes, Cpt George Nfodjo 6votes, and Kosi Kedem 1vote.

Some delegates who spoke to citifmonline after the elections which was held in Ho yesterday say they least expected his outstanding performance in the race particularly after being strongly opposed by some delegates. one of the delegates said ''I think his victory was divine because he even had oppositions from his backyard''

The elected chairman who felt his victory was enough to vindicate and console him simply thanked delegates for the responsibility entrusted on him to lead the region.

Here are the rest of the executives.

‪#‎Vice chairmen

Edwin Akrobutu 180

Col. Cyril Neku 88

‪#‎Secretary

Simon Amegashie Viglo 108

‪#‎Deputy Secretary

Gbande Mustapha 109

‪#‎Organizer

Henry Ametepe 180

#Deputy Organizer

George Dake

‪#‎Treasurer

Simon Myles Bakar 148

# Deputy Treasurer

Dan Kodjo Agboka 95

‪#‎Propaganda Secretary

Kafui Agbleze 151

#Deputy Propaganda

Chester Benati 122

Number of delegates 297

‪#‎Women Organizer

Mercy Akuada

‪#‎Deputies

Hajia Hamid

Yaa Osei

‪#‎Youth Organizer

Egypt Korbla Kudoto

Deputies

Mathias Alagbo

Sulemana Mumuni