Greater Accra: Nene Bosso Adamtey I wins Council of State election

Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, known in private life as Dr Kingsley A. Fletcher, was on Tuesday elected to represent the Greater Accra Region on the Council of State.

The international consultant, author, and public speaker polled 40 of a total of 57 valid votes cast.

His closest contender, Afotey-Agbo Joseph Nii Laryea, a former Greater Accra Regional Minister, polled 16.

Summertime Kwabillna Ampong, a Human Resource Manager of Maaha Beach Resort, secured one vote, while the rest of the aspirants, making a total of 13, all failed to secure a vote.

Three of the aspirants, Obed Nyarko, Albert Borketey Naawu, and Musah Ziyad withdrew from the race moments before the opening of polls.

A delay in the arrival of the delegates at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, the voting centre, held up voting for about five hours.

The exercise commenced at about 1150 hours and closed at 1230 hours.

The process was temporarily suspended at the early stages following a decision by security officers to restrict some “unauthorised” persons from accessing the voting room.

An intervention by Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, restored calm among the agents of aspirants for voting to proceed peacefully.

However, due to a scuffle that nearly marred the exercise after counting, Nene Adamtey left the voting room before the official declaration.

Addressing the delegates before the opening of polls, he appealed to the delegates to choose a trustworthy candidate to make Accra “one of the safest and prosperous regions.”

Nene Adamtey said his interest areas are education, culture preservation, resource mobilisation, conflict resolution and social justice.

He also works on bringing justice, equal access and opportunities for all, especially Africans.

Mr Ibrahim commended the delegates, aspirants, and the electoral officers for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the elections in the region.

He called for what he termed as “regional cohesion” among the aspirants and urged them to work together to advance the development of the region.

Ms Linda Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, said she would engage all the aspirants and bring them together in the interest of safeguarding the welfare and prosperity of the area.

GNA