24/02/2026
GRNMA-GAR ELECTS MR. JEFFERSON ASARE DANQUAH AS IT'S SUBSTANTIVE REGIONAL CHAIRMAN
The long awaited elections of the Greater Accra Regional branch of the GRNMA finally came of on friday, the 20th of February 2026 at the regional secretariat, Zoti - Korle-bu.
10 delegates each from the 21 administrative districts of the region converged to fulfil this constitutional mandate which arose due the untimely demise of the late Regional Chairman, Elder Prince Opuni Frimpong.
Contesting in this elections were Squadron Leader Bismark Asare of the 37 Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Mr. Samuel Hanu of the Mental Health Authority, Mr. Prosper Kpobi from Korle-bu Teaching Hospital (who later pulled out of the contest), the acting Chairman of the region Mr. Jefferson Asare Danquah and Mr. Michael Narh from the Public Health Nursing school.
At the end of the voting, Mr. Jefferson Asare Danquah was crowned the winner as he beat his closest contender Sqd. Ldr. Bismark Asare by a convincing margin (141 votes - 63votes).
The newly elected Chairman in his acceptance speech extended an olive branch to all contestants, invited everyone to join hands with him to build the regional brand into an enviable one.
The 1st Vice President of the association , Mr. Samuel Alagkora Akolgo (Esq.) in giving his closing remarks admonished all regional executives to support the elected Chairman to achieve his vision.
He also used the moment to swear into office the 1st vice Chairperson of the region Ms. Kate Botchwey-Mensah and the appointed APRO of the region, Mr. Coleman Anani-Jr Adator.
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