Shaibu Abdulai Dauda (Sir Vanda), has been elected Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ellembelle Constituency following a commanding victory in the party’s constituency executive elections held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the AAK III Sports Arena in Ampain.
Dauda amassed 848 votes, representing 62.17 per cent of the 1,364 valid ballots cast, to triumph over four other contenders and secure the chairmanship with a decisive margin.
His closest challenger, Festus Armoh Asilijoe, garnered 177 votes (12.98 per cent), while incumbent Chairman Alex Kwame Mahamah obtained 136 votes. Justice Kofi Ackerson and Enoch Blay Hemans recorded 113 and 107 votes, respectively.
The outcome heralds a new leadership configuration for the NDC in Ellembelle, with the elected executives expected to spearhead grassroots mobilisation, reinforce internal cohesion and galvanise the party’s organisational machinery ahead of its future political engagements.
In the vice-chairmanship contest, Gabriel Amokwaw emerged victorious with 440 votes, representing 32.07 per cent, ahead of Obed Kwasi Asamoah, who secured 336 votes. Joseph Ehwia Addison polled 251 votes, while Andrew Ehomah Agyarko and Mathew Buah Ackah obtained 218 and 127 votes, respectively.
Charles Kwesi secured the secretary position with 808 votes (59.24 per cent), defeating Lord Arthur, who garnered 556 votes.
Samuel E. J. K. Dzivenu was elected Deputy Secretary after polling 700 votes (51.32 per cent). Patricia Nelson obtained 367 votes, while Adam Yunus recorded 297.
The treasurer position witnessed a closely fought contest, with Abraham Kofi Polley narrowly prevailing over Elizabeth Johnny. Polley secured 570 votes (41.79 per cent), edging Johnny, who obtained 553 votes. John Dasosi finished third with 241 votes.
Cynthia Amoateng registered an emphatic triumph in the deputy treasurer race, polling 953 votes (69.80 per cent) to defeat Rebecca Nortey, who garnered 412 votes.
Daniel Kwasi Armah won the Organizer position with 574 votes, representing 42.30 per cent. Enoch Kwame Nyaku followed with 354 votes, while Frederick Awuku obtained 301. Zacchaeus Boafo Nda recorded 128 votes.
The deputy Organizer contest produced one of the narrowest margins of the election, with Benjamin Essiem Cudjoe securing victory by a mere four votes. Cudjoe polled 462 votes against Michael Ayaba’s 458, while Nuhu Sheihu obtained 439 votes.
In the women’s wing, Barikisu Alhassan was elected Women’s Organizer unopposed, while Linda Kusan secured the deputy position with 74 votes (47.74 per cent). Chantel Amadu polled 45 votes, with Anita Amakyi Ofori obtaining 36.
Mcdonald Kwofie emerged as Youth Organizer after polling 95 votes, representing 59.75 per cent. Nicholas Erzah Kofi Mawuli obtained 36 votes, while Justice Kojo Boah recorded 28.
Emmanuel Anaman was elected Deputy Youth Organizer with 67 votes (42.14 per cent). Seth Yeboah Berko followed with 57 votes, while Emmanuel Gyakye and Ebenezer Gyin Nyame secured 22 and 13 votes, respectively.
Yakubu Abale won the Zongo Caucus Coordinator position with 808 votes (59.50 per cent), defeating incumbent Yahaya Mohammed Sharif Armah, who garnered 550 votes.
Francis Alluh was elected Communications Officer unopposed. Godfred Amihere secured the Deputy Communications Officer position with 745 votes (55.27 per cent), defeating Joseph Kaku, who polled 512 votes.
Gregory Arthur also prevailed in the Other Youth Representative contest, obtaining 112 votes, representing 70.89 per cent, against Joseph Kaku Badu’s 46 votes.
The eight elected members who will complete the constituency executive body are Seidu Alarbila, who polled 166 votes; Hans James Menlah, 164; Isaac Annor, 146; Augustine Arthur, 123; Samuel Arthur, 107; Nicholas Kainyah, 105; Moses Ayebah, 91; and Justice Armoo Kwofie, 82.
The electoral exercise was supervised by returning officers Pearl F. Klutse and Patience Okine.
With the electoral contest concluded, Dauda and his newly constituted executive team are expected to assume the mantle of leadership and advance the party’s organisational priorities through effective coordination, grassroots engagement and strengthened internal collaboration across the constituency.
FULL RESULTS AND COMPLETE LIST OF ELECTED NDC ELLEMBELLE CONSTITUENCY EXECUTIVES
- Chairman
- Shaibu Abdulai Dauda — 848 votes (62.17%)
- Vice Chairman
- Gabriel Amokwaw — 440 votes (32.07%)
- Secretary
- Charles Kwesi — 808 votes (59.24%)
- Deputy Secretary
- Samuel E. J. K. Dzivenu — 700 votes (51.32%)
- Treasurer
- Abraham Kofi Polley — 570 votes (41.79%)
- Deputy Treasurer
- Cynthia Amoateng — 953 votes (69.80%)
- Organizer
- Daniel Kwasi Armah — 574 votes (42.30%)
- Deputy Organizer
- Benjamin Essiem Cudjoe — 462 votes (34.00%)
- Women’s Organizer
- Barikisu Alhassan — Unopposed
- Deputy Women’s Organizer
- Linda Kusan — 74 votes (47.74%)
- Youth Organizer
- Mcdonald Kwofie — 95 votes (59.75%)
- Deputy Youth Organizer
- Emmanuel Anaman — 67 votes (42.14%)
- Zongo Caucus Coordinator
- Yakubu Abale — 808 votes (59.50%)
- Communications Officer
- Francis Alluh — Unopposed
- Deputy Communications Officer
- Godfred Amihere — 745 votes (55.27%)
- Other Youth Representative
- Gregory Arthur — 112 votes (70.89%)
- Eight Other Elected Members
- Seidu Alarbila — 166 votes (12.31%)
- Hans James Menlah — 164 votes (12.17%)
- Isaac Annor — 146 votes (10.83%)
- Augustine Arthur — 123 votes (9.12%)
- Samuel Arthur — 107 votes (7.94%)
- Nicholas Kainyah — 105 votes (7.79%)
- Moses Ayebah — 91 votes (6.75%)
- Justice Armoo Kwofie — 82 votes (6.08%)
The results bring the Ellembelle Constituency executive elections to a close, ushering in a new leadership team entrusted with consolidating the NDC’s grassroots structures, enhancing organisational efficiency and strengthening the party’s political fortunes in the constituency.