Patricia Gariba Elected NDC’s New Ashanti Regional Deputy Women’s Organiser

Kumasi, Ghana — The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has a new champion for its women’s wing in the Ashanti Region. In a decisive victory that signals a generational shift in the party’s regional leadership, Patricia Gariba has been elected as the new Ashanti Regional Deputy Women’s Organiser.

The keenly contested election, held at the Ahensan Youth Centre in Kumasi on Friday, saw Gariba emerge victorious after securing a comfortable majority of the delegates’ votes. She polled 55 votes to defeat her closest challenger, Adiza Fuseini, who garnered 45 votes, while Yaa Boahemaa Agyemang trailed with 27 votes .

Gariba’s victory is the culmination of a campaign that resonated deeply with delegates who were looking for authentic, grassroots-focused leadership. Long before the ballots were cast, she made her intentions clear, stating that her bid was driven by a “desire to serve” rather than personal ambition.

“I am not offering myself merely for a title. I am offering capacity, presence, humility and service,” Gariba declared during her campaign launch in October . Her message, anchored on the slogan “Together, for every woman,” promised a departure from the status quo where women are only remembered during election cycles.

For many observers, Gariba’s win comes as no surprise. She is a well-known figure in the party’s youth and student structures, having previously served as the Deputy Ashanti Regional TEIN Coordinator and Vice President of TEIN-KNUST .

Her track record of activism and support for the grassroots is well-documented. In a notable display of commitment to the party’s base, she once personally paid 50% of the membership fees for the first 50 students registering for TEIN-KNUST, a gesture aimed at lessening the financial burden on young supporters . This history of tangible support for the grassroots likely played a significant role in solidifying her support among the delegates.

Gariba inherits a Women’s Wing that is eager for energetic and responsive leadership. With her background in mobilizing students and her stated focus on inclusion, welfare, and better coordination between regional leadership and community-level women, she is expected to inject fresh vitality into the party’s machinery in the Ashanti Region .

As the NDC gears up for future electoral battles, the Ashanti Region remains a critical battleground. With Gariba now on board, the party hopes to strengthen its connection with women voters and ensure that the “base” is not just energized during elections, but supported consistently throughout the political cycle. For Gariba, the real work has just begun, and all eyes will be on her to deliver on her promise of service and presence.

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