
Audio By Carbonatix
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Wednesday failed to elect a Presiding Member (PM) for the second time as none of the two contestants got the required two thirds votes of 93 to be declared winner.
Out of the 129 membership of the assembly, 128 members cast their votes to give the incumbent Presiding Member, Mr Desmond Addo-Biney, 68 votes and the other contestant Mr Daniel Ashiaku Akushey, a retired banker, 52 votes.
At their previous sitting on April 9, this year, the AMA failed to elect a PM when Mr Addo-Biney, pulled 76 votes as against 52 votes by Mr. Akushey.
Mr Addo-Biney said he was not perturbed but expressed hope that he would be elected during the third time of voting.
His main challenger, Mr Akushey, said he was sure of victory to lead the assembly to achieve its vision and mission for the metropolis.Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
AMA rolls out new shift system for street sweepers to improve sanitation
30 seconds -
Focus on capacity, not connections in Damang lease decision – Paa Kwesi Schandorf
11 minutes -
Teen defender Eric Mensah undergoes trial at Malaga CF after standout ROC Cup display
13 minutes -
Journalism out loud: Why silence is no longer an option
13 minutes -
5,000 miners stranded in Ahafo-Ano North as alleged NAIMOS operatives take over site
20 minutes -
GMTFcare rollout begins at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to transform patient support
27 minutes -
Leicester lose appeal against points deduction
36 minutes -
Telecel hosts Women 100 Power Connect 2026 on reciprocity in leadership
44 minutes -
Ken Ofori-Atta released from ICE detention after judicial order — Lawyer confirms
46 minutes -
Women in PR Ghana unveils Top 10 PR Women for 2025
51 minutes -
Tourism Minister advocates expansion of Vodza Regatta in Volta region to boost coastal tourism
1 hour -
Gradual recovery signals shift in fortunes of Tema Oil Refinery
1 hour -
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
1 hour -
Volta Chiefs condemn EOCO over alleged disregard for Court ruling in Kwamigah-Atokple case
1 hour -
We need collective action to advance sustainability in Ghana and Africa – Deloitte Tax Partner
1 hour