The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made new appointments to key positions to strengthen the party’s leadership and effectiveness.
A press release signed by the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, said these new appointments received unanimous approval during the party’s National Executive Committee meeting convened on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
The party has appointed three individuals to serve as Vice Chairmen of NDC namely Professor Joshua Alabi, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, and Abdul Rauf Khalid.
According to Mr Kwetey, their inclusion is expected to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the party’s leadership.
The party has also appointed former Minister of Communications, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as its Director of Elections and IT ahead of the crucial 2024 polls.
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo will now serve as the party’s Director of Legal Affairs while Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, the former Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has been appointed to lead the party’s Inter-Party and Civil Society Organizations Relations.
This role involves building collaborative relationships with other political parties and civil society groups.
Below is a copy of the press statement from the NDC
APPOINTMENTS TO NDC LEADERSHIP
At the close of its meeting today, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NDC approved the appointment of the following party members to incumber key positions in the party.
Vice Chairmen
Prof Joshua Alabi
Dr Samuel Sarpong
Abdul Rauf Khalid
National Treasurer
Alex Kyeremeh
Deputy Treasurer
Thomas Ayisi Kumah
NEC Appointments
1.Molly Anim-Addo
2.Margaret Ansei(Magoo)
3.George Kwasi Binbi
4.Godfred Apasin Wumbei(Yellow)
5.Alhaji Yahya Kundo
6.Ransford Chatman Vanni-Amoah
The party leadership at the same meeting gave approval for the following new directorates to be established to enhance the party’s administrative efficiency.
-Directorate for Conflict Resolution
-Directorate for Logistics/Protocol -Directorate for Inter Party/CSO Relations
-Directorate for Welfare
The following have also been appointed to be in charge of the following directorates:
1. Director- Administration
Emmanuel Zumakpeh
2. Director- International Relations
Alex Segbefia
Deputies
Karl Arhin
Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo
3. Director-Communications
Kakra Essamuah
Deputy
Obobia Darko-Opoku
4. Director Elections/IT
Edward Omane Boamah
Deputies(IT)
Dr. George Atta Boateng
Wisdom Yayra Deku
5. Director Legal
Godwin Kudzo Tameklo
Deputies
Baba Jamal
George Loh
6. Director-Research
Prof. Francis Dodoo
Deputies
Prosper Hoetu
Prof John Bright Aheto
7. Director- Special Duties
Vincent Kwagbenu
Deputies
Cesar Karle
Brogya Genfi
Mohammed Atta Natogmah
8. Director- Conflict Resolution
Abraham Amaliba
Deputy
Daniel Amartey
9. Director-Inter party/CSO Resolutions
Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor
Deputy
Mary Awusi
10. Director-Welfare
Vida Addae
Deputy
William Atamudzi
11. Director-Logistics/Protocol Ludwig Hlordze
Deputies
Mohammed Keanu Doku
Amanda Okyere
Signed:
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
(General Secretary)
Source: graphic.com.gh / Getrude Ankah Nyavi
