{
  "id": 16463073,
  "title": "Dr Agyemang-Lardey wins Sege NDC secretary race, urges unity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/dr-agyemang-lardey-wins-sege-ndc-secretary-race-urges-unity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T10:55:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/dr-agyemang-lardey-wins-sege-ndc-secretary-race-urges-unity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Divine Kabutey Agyemang-Lardey was recently chosen as the Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sege Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. This victory came after he narrowly beat his rival, Prosper Teye Akortia, in the party's internal elections, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Dr Agyemang-Lardey received 515 votes, surpassing Mr Akortia's 443 votes by a margin of 72 votes.\n\nIn his post-election statement, the newly elected secretary expressed his gratitude to the delegates who had placed their trust in him, crediting his win to the grace of God. He also extended his thanks to his campaign team, supporters, friends, and family for their support throughout the electoral process.\n\nDr Agyemang-Lardey urged party members to put the election behind them and work together to strengthen the party's structures in anticipation of future challenges. He emphasized that the election was an internal democratic process and should not create lasting divisions within the NDC. He further acknowledged his opponent, Mr Akortia, and encouraged supporters of both candidates to show reconciliation, mutual respect, and cooperation for the betterment of the NDC.\n\nDuring his campaign, Dr Agyemang-Lardey proposed several initiatives, including a revolving seed fund of GH¢50,000, an opportunities hub, and mentorship programs designed to create more opportunities for party members. His election is anticipated to allow him to collaborate with other constituency executives and party stakeholders to implement these initiatives.\n\nAs he prepares for his new role, Dr Agyemang-Lardey reiterated the importance of an inclusive party organization, where every member feels valued, irrespective of their choice during the elections. He called for a shift from competition to collective responsibility, urging members to unite behind the newly elected leadership to advance the party's interests in the Sege Constituency.",
  "summary": "Dr Divine Kabutey Agyemang-Lardey has been elected Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sege Constituency of the Greater Accra Region after defeating his contender, Prosper Teye Akortia, in the party’s internal elections on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Dr Agyemang-Lardey secured 515 votes against Mr Akortia’s 443, winning the contest by a margin […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Agyemang-Lardey elected as NDC Secretary in Sege Constituency",
    "Defeated Prosper Teye Akortia by 72 votes in internal elections",
    "Urges party unity and collaboration for future challenges"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}