Accra (Greater Accra), 31st May 99 -

The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled on Friday held its national elections in Accra to pick new executives to steer its affairs.

Mr Charles Appiagyei, the incumbent president, retained his post with 39 votes as against seven each by Mr Atakora Asa Yaw Poku and Mr Michael Wereko De Graft, and three by Mr Billy Sarsah.

The position of first Vice-President went to Mr Ago Ablo.

The others were Mr Christian Owusu, Secretary, and Mr Christopher Kissea, Public Relations Officer.

Mr Appiagyei thanked the members for the confidence reposed in him and promised to work assiduously to assist the association to achieve its goals.

He announced that the society had signed a 150,000-Swedish Kroner sponsorship agreement with the Swedish Handicapped International Aid Association for two years.

The agreement covers a community rehabilitation programme, the running of the organisation for capacity building in terms of mobilisation, awareness raising, and gender issues.

Mr. Wereko, on behalf of the other contestants, requested the new executives to always be in contact with the founders and share ideas with them for the benefit of the society.

Mrs Gladys Pinkrah and Mr Emmanuel Asante, both of the Elections Department of the National Electoral Commission, conducted the elections.