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By – Sadat Dabo
Dr. Samuel Akonga has been elected the Upper East Regional Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after securing a commanding victory in the party’s regional executive elections held on Saturday August 15, 2026 at the Upper East Regional house of chiefs in Bolgatanga
Dr. Akonga polled 158 votes out of 332 valid votes cast, defeating his closest challengers, Ayinbisa Peter Ayamga, who garnered 107 votes, and Appasinaba Ayine Johnson, who secured 67 votes.
A total of 334 delegates were expected to vote, but 332 ballots were cast across all positions contested during the regional delegates’ conference
Dr. Akonga’s decisive victory positions him to lead the party’s communication strategy in the Upper East Region as the NPP intensifies efforts to strengthen its structures ahead of 2028 General Election
The elections also produced a new crop of regional executives :
Regional Chairperson : Elvis Figo Awonekai
First Regional Vice Chairperson : Ayamba Georgina
Regional Secretary : Daniel Ayine
Regional Assistant Secretary : Anaane Johnson
Regional Treasurer : Dr. Daniel Ziba
Regional Organizer : Bombande Edmund
Regional Women Organizer : Asaaba Fatima
Regional Nasara Coordinator : Musah Delwinde
Regional Communication Officer : Dr. Samuel Akonga
Regional Youth organizer (unopposed) – Salahu-Deen Musah Al-Khomeini
Source – gbcuraonline.com
