Zebilla NDC secretary-elect Dr Thomas Akugri wins from hospital bed

Dr Thomas Akugri has emerged as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Secretary for Zebilla after securing 434 votes despite being hospitalised at the Zebilla Government Hospital and unable to actively campaign due to ill health.

His victory over four other contenders has been described by party supporters as an inspiring show of confidence in his competence, loyalty and years of service to the party.

Although he was absent from the voting centre because of his health condition, delegates voted overwhelmingly for him, with supporters attributing the outcome to his track record within the party.

"He may be on a sick bed, but his work in the party is not sick. The delegates have spoken," a supporter who could not hide his joy said.

The announcement of his victory triggered jubilation at the election grounds, with some party faithful describing the outcome as one of the most emotional moments of the constituency elections.

Meanwhile, Anawai Clement Ayaaba was elected Zebilla Constituency Chairman after polling 730 votes.

The full results of the constituency executive elections are as follows:

Zebilla Constituency elected executives

• Chairman: Anawai Clement Ayaaba — 730 votes

• Vice Chairman: Akeya Stephen — 702 votes

• Secretary: Akugre Thomas Awinba — 434 votes

• Deputy Secretary: Abugri Abubakar Sadik — 517 votes

• Organiser: Apiniayariga Frederick — 399 votes

• Deputy Organiser: Anongwin Isaac — 733 votes

• Treasurer: Ayendago Grace — 646 votes

• Deputy Treasurer: Atamba Joseph Akuruba — 548 votes

• Communication Officer: Asandago Atiah John — 687 votes

• Deputy Communication Officer: Alatega James Ayaaba — 679 votes

• Zongo Caucus Coordinator: Iddi Yushawu — 905 votes

• Youth Organiser: Seidu Asaki Zachariah — 93 votes

• Deputy Youth Organiser: Atanga Samuel Akutam — 65 votes

• Other Youth Organiser: Akoogo Solomon Apeawin — 83 votes

• Women Organiser: Asitanga Esther Alalbugre — 56 votes

• Deputy Women Organiser: Agnes Addal — 90 votes

Eight additional executive members
The eight additional executive positions were secured by Alaldago Abariche, who obtained 144 votes; Akuure Afuugu James, 104 votes; Francis Ayeltoya Abugbilla, 92 votes; Bukari Apam, 91 votes; Atinga John Assibilla, 84 votes; Atibilla Ayendago Musah, 72 votes; Ndeoba Adorka Mathew, 65 votes; and Abugri Isaac Anyagba, 64 votes.

The elected executives are expected to be sworn into office to lead the party’s affairs in the constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections.