Mr. Akenten Appiah-Menka, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lost his bid to represent the Ashanti region on the Council of State.
He polled a total of 20 votes, nine votes short of the ballots of the Toasehene, Nana Asiamah Afrifa Poku II, who polled 29 votes.
Mr Appiah-Menka’s decision to represent his region on the council was met with mixed reactions.
While some said his membership on the Council of State would add to President Mills’ promise of forming an all-inclusive government, others said his political ideologies could bring a division in the council.
The 72-year-old industrialist contested in the race with Reverend George Antwi who polled one vote, Mr. Kwame Gyau-Kyem who polled no vote and Mr. Joseph Alexander Tuffuor Sarkodie who pulled out of the race citing lack of interest.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
CCTV nabs driver who stole mobile phones from journalist and others
51 minutes -
Western region NDC congratulates Joseph Nelson and Emelia Arthur on ministerial nominations
1 hour -
ECG requires ₵600 million monthly to operate efficiently – Former MD
1 hour -
Bulk oil importers assure of enough fuel to meet local demand; rules out any shortage
1 hour -
MMDCE positions: 287 submit names in Volta region, vetting starts on January 21
1 hour -
Former chief of Akrafo Kokobeng shot dead by unknown assailant
2 hours -
Under-declaration isn’t a criminal offence – Former ECG MD responds to audit report
2 hours -
ACEP calls for a change petroleum margins into tax revenues
2 hours -
Mahama appoints Mohammed Abdul-Salam as Ag. CEO of NLA
2 hours -
Let’s rewrite the history of Ghana’s youth together – Opare Addo on ministerial nomination
2 hours -
Cocoa smuggling: Cocobod intercepts 1,473 maxi bags, calls for stiffer punishment
2 hours -
Two in police grip for suspected ritual murder in Akatsi North District
2 hours -
Outlook of Sub-Saharan African countries to be neutral in 2025 – Fitch
3 hours -
GH₵490m unaccounted for by ECG in three months – Audit report
3 hours -
ICS students use theatre to amplify call against illegal mining in Ghana
3 hours