Reports say supporters of the sitting MP have secured several major executive positions, defeating candidates associated with former MP Edward Abambire Bawa
Reports from the Bongo Constituency indicate that supporters of Member of Parliament, Lawyer Charles Bawa-Duah, have secured victories in several key executive positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections, defeating candidates associated with former MP Edward Abambire Bawa.
The elections, held at St. Anne’s Primary School, the Old Catholic Mission in Bongo, on October 24, 2026, have renewed attention on factional divisions within the constituency as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.
According to the reported results, Tahiru Aberinga won the constituency chairmanship with 633 votes against Philemon Ataba, who polled 492.
Baba Akolgo also secured the vice-chairmanship with 633 votes, defeating Daniel Avea, who received 320 votes. Francis Aloyale polled 115, Louis Abobre 33 and Simon Abire 14.
The secretary position went to Michael Awine Baba, who obtained 652 votes against Abire Awinyesema’s 479.
Iddrisu Adongo Asiimyamga won the deputy secretary position with 698 votes, defeating James Akuribila Nyaaba, who received 429.
Edward Abesiwine Asekere secured the communication officer position with 711 votes against David Asanga Awine, who polled 418.
Patrick Anamoo Akuntubgo also won the deputy communication officer position with 643 votes, while Daniel Amaltinga Anaba received 489.
Emmanuel Awine Nsoh won the constituency organiser position with 574 votes, followed by Benjamin Amidu Akurigo with 327 and Thomas Adongo Atongo with 230.
Daniel Nyaaba Awuure secured the deputy organiser position with 681 votes against Thomas Yussif Atinga, who polled 447.
Charles Azure Apuusah won the treasurer position with 728 votes, while Margaret Apomolga received 334 and Nicholas Anaba obtained 70.
Desmond Akantani Nyaaba also won the deputy treasurer position with 708 votes, defeating Stephen Akamorige Alazoe, who received 418.
In the Zongo Caucus coordinator election, Seidu Musah secured victory with 665 votes against Peter Adugbire Asaah, who polled 465.
Esther Abugpoka Akabzaa won the women’s organiser position with 70 votes, while Hiqmatu Sulemana secured the deputy women’s organiser position with 69 votes.
Doris Atampoka Lamisi Akolgo received 43 votes in the deputy women’s organiser contest, while Angela Salima Atia polled 14.
Alfred Nyaaba Akuresoh won the constituency youth organiser position with 87 votes, defeating Cyprian Van Adombire, who received 35.
Abowine Anafo secured the deputy youth organiser position with 76 votes against Richmond Nsopika Adongo’s 43.
Jacob Appiah Mba was elected unopposed as the other youth representative.
Eight members were also elected to represent the constituency’s other members. They are Isaac Aniah Akugre, who polled 105 votes; Adongo Mba, 92; Isaac Nsoh Ajene, 89; Eric Awine Akobga, 88; Wisdom Aganabire Aganaba, 87; Nicholas Ayariga, 78; Cletus Adongo, 77; and Peter Atingane Apusika, 64.
The reported outcome places supporters of the sitting MP in a strong position within the constituency executive, while the performance of candidates associated with former MP Edward Abambire Bawa points to continuing factional competition in Bongo.
Delegate numbers and party unity
Reports on the constituency election indicate that the number of delegates was expected to reach 1,165.
The breakdown puts the initial number of branch delegates at 1,152. Twenty people reportedly resigned from their branch positions to contest at the constituency level, leaving 1,132.
The addition of 33 constituency executives and appointees brought the stated total to 1,165.
The elections have also renewed concerns about the ability of the party to manage internal divisions as it prepares for future political activities.
Bongo has remained a stronghold of the NDC since Ghana’s return to multiparty democratic rule in 1992, making the cohesion of its grassroots structures important to the party’s electoral fortunes.
The reported contest between supporters of Lawyer Charles Bawa-Duah and those aligned with former MP Edward Abambire Bawa could also shape internal discussions surrounding the selection of the party’s next parliamentary candidate.
With the constituency elections concluded, the newly elected executives are expected to focus on strengthening grassroots structures, mobilising members and improving coordination across the constituency.
Their ability to bring together supporters of the two political figures will be closely watched as the party looks ahead to the 2028 general elections.
Source: Bolgafmonline.com| 102.7 MHz| Moses Anaba| Bongo
