Ada East Presiding Member election ends in chaos
The Ada East District Assembly’s attempt to elect a new Presiding Member ended in confusion and heated exchanges, after two inconclusive rounds of voting on Wednesday.
The proceedings, held at the District Assembly Hall in Atortorkope, were marred by allegations of misconduct, a breach of voting protocols, and verbal confrontations.
The second session of the ninth (9th) assembly of the District Assembly was summoned by Mr Jerryson Ayih, the District Coordinating Director, to elect and swear in a Presiding Member.
This is the fifth time a meeting was summoned to elect a presiding member since December 2024.
The first round of the voting process saw Mr Mark Nii Adjei Sowah, the Assembly Member for Foah Wem Electoral Area, garnered 12 votes, while his opponent, Mr Ebenezer Tetteh ...