By Charles Tawiah
Kumasi, May 19, GNA – A graduate of Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Mr. Francis Agyei, has been elected President of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) in the Kumasi Metropolis (KMA) for the 2025/2026 service year.
Mr. Agyei secured 210 votes to defeat his contenders, Prince Kwarteng and Emmanuel Akowuah, who garnered 81 and 66 votes, respectively.
In the Vice-Presidential race, Ezekiel Baah emerged victorious with 144 votes, overcoming Dominic Amoah (124 votes) and Edward Boateng (85 votes).
Millicent Bessah Yeboah ran unopposed for the Secretary position and received 334 votes.
For the position of Organising Secretary, Michael Amankwah won with 288 votes, defeating Emmanuel Yeboah, who polled 116.
Faustina Opoku Agyemang was elected Women’s Commissioner with 244 votes, beating Dora Ofori Agyemang, who obtained 104 votes.
Justice Appiah Kubi also triumphed in the Financial Secretary contest with 308 votes, ahead of Daniel Tano’s 36.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) following the declaration of results, Mr. Agyei highlighted the urgent need to address the welfare concerns of service personnel across the country.
He cited unemployment, inappropriate placements, and challenges faced by physically challenged personnel as key issues confronting NASPA members before, during, and after their service year.
Mr. Agyei noted that despite gaining valuable skills and experience during national service, many graduates remained unemployed after the one-year period.
He criticised the practice of assigning graduates to institutions unrelated to their field of study such as business graduates being posted to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) which, he said, undermined their professional development and limited future job opportunities.
He also expressed concern over the placement of physically challenged personnel in environments that were inaccessible or unsuitable, such as institutions requiring long walks, stair climbing, or other physically demanding tasks.
Mr. Agyei pledged to collaborate with other NASPA leaders to advocate for policies that address these challenges and improve the overall service experience for all personnel.
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