Politics of Sunday, 26 January 2020Source: radiooneghana.comAmoako Atta elected as the presiding member for Abuakwa SouthBernard Amoako Atta secured 69.44% in the second roundIn what appeared to be fierce competition in the Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Bernard Amoako Atta emerged winner after he secured 69.44% in the second round. He beat his contender Kwasi Awuah to become the new presiding member for the municipality. The first round of the election gave Bernard Amoako Atta 20 votes while Kwasi Awuah got 16 votes which did not constitute two thirds (2/3) of the total vote cast. In all, there are 24 elected assembly members, 11 Government appointees and one traditional leader. The elected presiding member then pledged his allegiance to be with colleagues whenever they need his services.

Source: GhanaWeb January 26, 2020 10:52 UTC