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Jeff Konadu Addo retains NPP Eastern Regional chairmanship

Jeff Konadu Addo has retained the Eastern Regional chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after defeating his closest challenger, Kwadwo Boateng Agyemang, in the regional executive elections held at Asamankese.

Jeff Konadu Addo retains NPP Eastern Regional chairmanship

Jeff Konadu Addo has secured another term as the chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Eastern Region by defeating his closest rival, Kwadwo Boateng Agyemang, in a regional executive election held at Asamankese. Konadu Addo received 405 votes, while Agyemang, a former New Juaben North Constituency Chairman, garnered 292 votes.

The incumbent is set to continue leading the party's regional administration for the upcoming term. In the contest for first vice chairman, Twum Barima was declared the winner with 450 votes, outpacing Agyekum Kofi Okyere, who received 235 votes. The incumbent, Tony Osei-Adjei, retained the Regional Secretary position with 552 votes, while Barima Asiedu Larbi obtained 144 votes.

Felix Osarfo Marfo claimed the Deputy Regional Secretary position with 338 votes, beating the incumbent Nana Yaw Papin (207 votes) and Sylvanus Mintah Boateng (195 votes). The Regional Organiser position remained with the incumbent, Jerry Osei Poku, who secured 395 votes, while Adamu Musah Raha received 295 votes. The final results were announced after delegates cast their ballots to elect the regional leadership team that will oversee the NPP's affairs in the Eastern Region.

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