Justice Maxwell Acquah
The newly elected Chairman of the Takoradi Constituency branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justice Maxwell Acquah, has dismissed claims that the constituency is divided, insisting that the outcome of the recent constituency executives’ election demonstrates overwhelming support for the new leadership.
“When you look at the results, it is not a divided constituency. It is a clear majority on one side. The overwhelming endorsement shows there is unity within the constituency,” he stated.
Mr. Acquah said the immediate focus of the newly elected executives would be to unite the party and mobilise members towards recapturing political power in the 2028 general election.
“Our main objective is to win power in 2028 with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Elections are part of party democracy, but after elections there must be cooperation. We want everybody on board,” he said.
Mr. Acquah, popularly known as Chairman Basty, was elected Chairman of the Takoradi Constituency NPP during the constituency executives’ election held last Sunday.
He polled 816 votes to defeat Michael Aboagye, who secured 75 votes.
His victory followed the long-delayed constituency elections, which had been postponed after some aggrieved party members filed a court challenge over the conduct of the branch elections.
The court later dismissed the case, paving the way for the polls to be held.
The elections also saw incumbent Constituency Secretary Emmanuel Kwabla Torkornoo retain his position with 746 votes, defeating Benjamin Arku, who obtained 146 votes.
In the First Vice Chairman contest, Jerry Atta Fynn polled 671 votes to defeat incumbent Charles Kingsley Arthur, popularly known as Dada Cee, who secured 201 votes.
Incumbent Communications Officer Emmanuel Avudor, also known as Efo the Commander, was re-elected with 792 votes, defeating Akwasi Tweneboah Kodua, who obtained 96 votes.
Chairman Basty said his team had anticipated a decisive victory because delegates had remained united throughout the campaign despite attempts by a few individuals to create the impression of internal wrangling.
“We were well prepared from day one. A few people made it appear as though we were fighting among ourselves, but the delegates have shown otherwise,” he added.
He acknowledged that some contestants would naturally be disappointed with the outcome but stressed that the party’s broader objective outweighed individual ambitions.
He appealed to all contestants and their supporters to put the elections behind them and work together to strengthen the party ahead of the next general election.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Takoradi