Volta NDC elections: John Paul, 35 others file nominations to contest

Entrepreneur and politician, John Paul Semavor has filed nominations to contest for the position of Deputy Secretary in the upcoming NDC regional elections in the Volta region.

At the close of filing of nominations on Thursday, October 15, four other people filed for the Deputy Secretary portfolio ahead of Saturday’s vetting.

Speaking to 3News after his filing, the young businessman said, his success as an entrepreneur makes him an ideal candidate for the position.

“For the Deputy Secretary position, we need someone who understands the party structures, someone who has vast knowledge in office work, book keeping and someone with business sense to get it right.”

He added that, “I have an entrepreneurial background, I have run several businesses and I feel this is the time to bring my experience to bear on the party I so dearly love.”

He further explained that his role will be to serve as a direct link between the party at the regional level and the grassroots, adding that “I’m for the grassroots, I have gone across all 18 constituencies and what our people want is someone up there who listens to them, someone who helps resolve their concerns quickly.”

In all, 36 people including 29 male and 7 female aspirants have filed for the elections slated for November.

The party’s Regional Chairman, Mawutor Agbavitor, Regional Organizer, Siki Abibu, Kafui Agbleze the party’s Communication Officer and his Deputy, Bright Delali Kugbeadzor have all filed unopposed.

The Deputy Regional Youth Organizer position is another portfolio which will be keenly contested with five nominations filed.