Joshua Asumeng Badu eyes Akyemmansa DCE position

A seasoned politician and National Democratic Congress(NDC)’s Joshua Asumeng Badu, has set his sights on becoming the next District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Akyemmansa District in the Eastern Region.

Following his role in ensuring his party won the 2024 elections as well as a rich history of political service, Mr Badu would bring to the table, a blend of leadership, dedication and grassroots experience that he believes,uniquely qualified him for the role.

He narrated to the Spectator,a political journey which began in 2010 when he was elected as the Assembly Member for the Mempedwee-Anafuo Electoral Area at Akim Ofoase. 

Since then, he said, he had steadily climbed the ranks of local political leadership, serving in various impactful roles including Constituency Chairman of Ofoase Ayirebi from 2014 to 2022 and Campaign Coordinator for the 2020 general elections.

He said, his contributions to party development were both extensive and deeply personal.

From offering his own guest house for Executive Committee meetings to fully financing constituency programmes and renting and furnishing a party office, his selfless support has been a lifeline for the party’s operations at the grassroots level.

In election years, he provided campaign materials, snacks for agents and financial support that kept the machinery running.

He has also twice contested parliamentary primaries and was recently part of the Regional Monitoring Team during the 2024 limited registration exercise, reaffirming his ongoing commitment to party growth and electoral success.

His aspiration to become DCE he said, would not be just another political ambition but a call to elevate development in Akyemmansa through visionary leadership, organisational skill, and a deep understanding of local governance. 

He is convinced that, his track record made him a capable choice,ready to transform Akyemmansa with results-driven leadership.

As a former Chairman and two time parliamentary aspirant, he could bring unity into the party and also aiming to recapture the parliamentary seat for the great party (NDC).