By – Sadat Dabo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bolgatanga Central Constituency has elected new constituency executives following a keenly contested election held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has certified the results, with Ayamga Aka-Eeri Martin emerging as the new Constituency Chairman after defeating his contender, Ayine Roger Aposs, by 127 votes

Martin secured 730 votes against Aposs’s 603 votes out of 1,333 valid votes cast, in an election that also produced decisive victories in several other executive positions

Ayemvoa Isaac dominates secretary race with 920 votes

One of the most emphatic victories of the election came in the contest for Constituency Secretary, where Ayemvoa Isaac polled 920 votes to defeat Adongo Jonah Adombila, who obtained 419 votes

The result gave Ayemvoa a commanding 501-vote margin, making his performance one of the most striking outcomes of the constituency elections

In the deputy secretary contest, Adanigna Alataaba Jonathan secured victory with 677 votes, narrowly defeating Akuribire Alobinuurum, who polled 659 votes

Tight contests for vice chairman and deputy organizer

The vice chairmanship race proved particularly competitive, with Ayouka Muniru winning with 677 votes against Akolbila Francis Asaare’s 658 votes, a margin of just 19 votes

Adoganga Raymond Azalbila emerged victorious in the deputy organizer contest, polling 416 votes. Abulbire Abel Ayine followed with 374 votes, while Apaala Thomas Ayambila secured 311 votes and Aduko Asoneriba obtained 233 votes

In the organizer race, Amiyinne Prosper won with 687 votes, defeating Atamale Ayamba Rockson, who polled 452 votes, and Ayeliya Daniel Ayoo, who secured 196 votes

Abero Augustina secures 896 votes in deputy treasurer race

Abero Augustina Abeleya recorded a strong victory in the deputy treasurer contest, obtaining 896 votes to defeat Atebiya David Aso-Enge, who polled 443 votes

Aboyom Job also won the communication officer position with 690 votes, narrowly defeating Alagskomah Eugene, who obtained 649 votes

For deputy communication officer, Akanbange Nsobila Nelson emerged victorious with 578 votes, ahead of Ayamga Ayine Peter, who secured 475 votes, and Atanga Celestina, who polled 283 votes

Azuriba Edward Apokera was elected Treasurer unopposed

Zongo Caucus and youth elections

Mohammed Shaibu Aminu won the Zongo Caucus Co-ordinator position with 570 votes, defeating Alhassan Tanko Aliu, who polled 436 votes, and Zakari Yahaya, who secured 326 votes

In the youth elections, Ataribanam Hamza emerged as Youth Organizer with 90 votes against Akunzebe Lambert’s 64 votes

Zakari Abdul Majeed won the Deputy Youth Organizer position with 100 votes, defeating Aloliga Anthony Atanga, who obtained 52 votes

Ayimbire Nsoh Roland was elected Other Youth Representative with 89 votes, against Anazia Mohammed Zakari’s 64 votes

Joyce Abolga wins Women Organizer position

Abolga Joyce emerged victorious in the Women Organizer contest with 92 votes. Anamoo Theresa polled 51 votes, while Atogtame Vida Asokeyine Alangdi secured seven votes

Iddrisu Rose also won the Deputy Women Organizer position with 89 votes, defeating Issahaku Hindu, who obtained 61 votes.

Eight additional executives elected

The election also produced eight successful candidates for the additional executive positions

The eight elected executives, according to the EC-certified results, are :

1. Emmanuel Atiah Anafo — 116 votes
2. Paul Nsobuno — 112 votes
3. Sylvester Apunzoe Akolgenunsi — 112 votes
4. Apasiba James Anongre — 111 votes
5. Richard Asunwine An-Dogmah — 101 votes
6. Ismatu Musah — 101 votes
7. Stephen Azeriko — 95 votes
8. Robert Anonwaam Asakinaba — 85 votes

A total of 18 candidates contested these positions. The certified sheet recorded 1,304 valid votes, 36 rejected ballots and 1,340 votes in the ballot box.

What the results mean for Bolga Central NDC

The outcome marks a significant leadership transition for the Bolgatanga Central Constituency, with the newly elected executives expected to steer the party’s grassroots organization, mobilization and internal coordination

While Martin secured the chairmanship, Ayemvoa Isaac’s commanding victory in the secretary race and Abero Augustina’s strong performance in the deputy treasurer contest stood out among the results

The closely contested vice chairmanship and communication officer races also underscored the competitive nature of the elections

The new executives will be expected to work together to strengthen party unity, consolidate the constituency’s organizational structures and prepare the NDC for election 2028

Source : gbcuraonline.com