NDC holds Ashanti Regional Youth and Women’s Organisers elections under tight security

Phase one of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Executive elections is underway under tight security at the Youth Conference Centre at Ahinsan Estate in Kumasi.

The election is to choose the Regional Youth Organiser, Deputy Youth Organiser, Women’s Organiser and Deputy Women’s Organiser.

The four positions form the first phase of the party’s regional executive elections in the Ashanti Region.

A total of 17 aspirants are contesting for the four positions.

Three aspirants are contesting for the Women’s Organiser position, while three others are contesting for the Deputy Women’s Organiser position.

Meanwhile, 11 aspirants are contesting for the Youth Organiser and Deputy Youth Organiser positions, making the youth contest the most competitive of the day.

Security has been beefed up in and around the venue to ensure a peaceful and orderly process.

Police officers and other security personnel have been stationed at the main entrance, the voting area, and other strategic points to control movement of delegates, aspirants, and supporters.