A member of the Bissa Association of North America (BANA), Alhaj Salam Zaiba, has been elected the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Zongo Caucus Coordinator of the USA after running unopposed at the party’s quadrennial Chapter Conference in Houston, Texas, from December 2nd to December 4th,, 2022.
The staunch party comrade was confirmed in office by acclamation at the gathering, which was attended by all major branches and contestants.
Ahead of the contest, Alhaj Salam Zaiba had touted himself as the “people person, a unifier, an experienced leader, a hard worker, and a mobilizer who has respect for all”.
He, however, faced no challenge from anyone, becoming one of just three coordinators in the diaspora, namely the US, UK-Ireland, and Germany.
The chairmanship position was contested by the incumbent chairman, Madam Vivian Aba Dadzie, and Mr. Kojo Agor. Madam Vivian Aba Dadzie emerged as the winner, overwhelmingly defeating her opponent by 116 to 57 votes.
Six people contested the Vice Chairmen’s position, out of which five were elected, namely, Moses Klu Mensah, John Nyamekeh, Dr. Joshua Quaye, Noble Alexander, and Kwasi Asinor, with Ebenezer Ofori Anim as the only candidate who lost.
With the position of Secretary, Thomas Elleamo Yankey, popularly known as “Nobody”, defeated Paul De-Sooso to become the new NDC USA Chapter Secretary.
Other positions include Deputy Secretaries Charles Kofi Adu and Labib Samari; Organizer Ebenezer Ekumah; Deputy Organizer John Evans Kumordzi; Women’s Organizer Janet Wilson; and Deputy Women’s Organizer Kauser Amod Guinko.
The youth organizer’s position went to Emmanuel Issah Abudu, who happened to be the incumbent.
The deputy youth organizer is Muntari Yahya; the communication officer is Hajia Rukaya Abubakari; and the deputy communications officer is Rashad Abdulai. The treasurer
The position was won by Dr. Osei Tutu, and the deputy treasurer went to Abdul Razak Baba.
In attendance to grace the august occasion were dignitaries from the NDC Headquarters, Accra, including Hon. Kofi Attor, National Vice Chairman; Hon. Prosper DK Bani, Former Chief of Staff and Former Minister of Interior; Hon. Alice Boon, Former Four-Term MP for Upper West; and Hon. Fred Agbenyo, Deputy Director, International Relations Directorate. Other high-profile members at the high table included Hon. Ato Essel, former Chapter Vice Chair; Comrades SB Agyepong, Member of the NDC USA Council of Elders; Hagar Bannerman Richter, Member of the NDC USA Council of Elders; Hajia Abuyama, Former Deputy Women’s Organizer of NDC/NYB and Member of the 9-Member Reconciliation Committee; and Mamaga Bubune( Josephine Gbediame), Former Women’s Organizer, NDC USA/Canada.
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