Legon Cities owner Richard Kings Atikpo, the incumbent member of the Council of State for the Oti Region, has been re-elected in the Tuesday, February 11, 2025 election.
He secured 16 out of 18 total votes cast.
Mr. Atikpo toppled seven other aspirants, including former Deputy Minister for the Volta and Oti Regions Maxwell Quophy Blagoge.
The election was held at the Oti Regional Coordinating Council Conference Room, where 25 delegates were expected to vote, though only 18 ballots were cast.
The Council of State is a constitutional advisory body established under Article 89 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
It has appointed and elected members who advise the president on governance issues.
Each region elects a representative, and others are appointed based on their expertise and experience.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana