Women Organizers in the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party, have been commended for stamping their authority on the party when it came to electing reps during last Saturday's parliamentary elections.
Thirteen (13) female candidates were crowned winners because they were backed by the group. Three (3) out of the thirteen (13), contested in orphan constituencies and won. The three candidates were:
Name Constituency
Faustina Annor, Ahafo Ano North
Hajia A.Sulemana, Asawase
Yaa Adu, Sekyere Afram Plains
In an interview with Peacefmonline.com, Mr. Andy Owusu, an aide to the Ashanti Regional Chairman, stated that statistics available to the party proves that in areas where sitting MPs had issues with their Women Organizers, announced results went against them.
According to him, Women Organizers in the region had results swaying in their direction in every constituency they set their eyes on.
Below are constituencies where the Women Organizers stamped their authority
Constituency Aspirant/ Winner
1. Subin - Ama Konadu Boateng
2. Afigya Sekyere East - Kate Reckling
3. Ahafo Ano North - Faustina Annor
4. Asawase - Hajia A.Sulemana
5. Kwabre East - Afia Sarpong
6. Fomena - Butrakwa Janet
7. Kwadaso - Constance Osei
8. Mampong - Amina Mohammed
9. Bantama - Rebbeca Yeboah
10. Bosome Freho - Mary Mensah
11. Bosomtwe - Lucy Acheampomaa
12. Effiduase/Asokore- Mary Boatemaa
13. Sekyere Afram Plains- Yaa Adu
Mr. Owusu urged the flagbearer of the NPP, Nana Akufo Addo emulate this strategy and ensure women have a say in whatever he does if he wants to knock President Mahama off with ease.
Source: Chris Joe Quaicoe/ email: [email protected]
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