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Tanko defeats 12 candidates to represent Volta Region on Council of State

12th February 2025 5:00:00 AM

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Businessman Gabriel Atokple Kwamigah Tanko has emerged victorious as representative of the Volta Region on the Council of State.

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He won 24 out of 36 votes in the election held on February 11, 2025, at the OLA Senior High School Assembly Hall.

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The election started with 13 candidates, but Mr. Tanko came out on top with a strong win.

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Voting began at 9:50 AM after some initial disagreements, and by the end, he secured his place as the region’s representative on the Council.

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After winning, Mr. Tanko promised to work on using the Volta Region’s resources to boost its development.

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However, some of the other candidates have accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of influencing the delegates' votes.

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