He polled 52 of the 56 votes cast representing 93 per cent of the total votes cast.

Mr Agbewornu, 37, and a teacher, expressed gratitude to the Assembly members and called for support to help address the poor sanitation, falling standard of education, and poor link roads in the area among others.

Dr Archibald Letsa, Regional Minister called for collaboration among stakeholders for the rapid development of the area.