Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, the Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), has won the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) Presidential position.

Agyemang-Prempeh takes over from Bismark Inkum, his predecessor.

Mr. Agyemang-Prempeh had to beat four contenders including Bismark Inkum to emerge victorious.

The elections were held from June 1 to 3.

He, together with the other executives, were sworn-in after the results were declared.

20 members of NALAG contested for the various positions in the Association.

The positions include the President, 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, Trustee, Treasurer and the Women Caucus Representative.

Over 1300 delegates comprising Metropolitan, Municipal and District Cheif Executives, Assembly Members and government appointees converged at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to partake in the election.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Agyemang-Prempeh assured of his commitment to stop the building of structures on waterways which causes flooding whenever there is a downpour.

He also noted that he will ensure the welfare of the various assembly members.

“I wish to assure all here and the nation at large of my quick implementation of the repositioning agenda.

“Next is to develop a proper welfare scheme for all assembly members in the country.

“I will set up a committee from NALAG which will engage the Ministry of Works and Housing, NADMO and the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority, civil society organisation, among others to ensure a maximum human face is applied during the implementation phase.”

Source: The Independent Ghana