Election Results

Here is the result of the General Election for 2022/2023 Executive Officers

PRESIDENT
Candidates	Votes
DR. ANTHONY DUAH (Yes)	157 — (96.3%)
DR. ANTHONY DUAH (No)	2 — (1.2%)
Abstained	4 — (2.5%)
Total	163 – (100%)
VICE PRESIDENT (ACADEMIA)
Candidates	Votes
PROF. MICHEAL AFAM	59 — (36.2%)
PROF. PATRICK ASAMOAH SAKYI	94 — (57.7%)
Abstained	10 — (6.1%)
Total	163 — (100%)
VICE PRESIDENT (PUBLIC SERVICE)
Candidates	Votes
MR. MAXWELL BOATENG	70 — (42.9%)
MR. DANIEL FORDJOUR AGYEMANG	88 — (54%)
Abstained	5 — (3.1%)
Total	163 — (100%)
VICE PRESIDENT (INDUSTRY)
Candidates	Votes
DR. KOFI AGYEMANG	69 — (42.3%)
MR. SAMUEL TORKORNOO	83 — (50.9%)
Abstained	11 — (6.7%)
Total	163 — (100%)
GENERAL SECRETARY
Candidates	Votes
MR. CRISLER AKWEI ANKRAH (Yes)	159 — (97.5%)
MR. CRISLER AKWEI ANKRAH (No)	3 — (1.8%)
Abstained	1 — (0.6%)
Total	163 – (100%)
TREASURER
Candidates	Votes
MS. YVONNE MARFOA ANOKWA (Yes)	157 — (96.3%)
MS. YVONNE MARFOA ANOKWA (No)	5 — (3.1%)
Abstained	1 — (0.6%)
Total	163 – (100%)
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
Candidates	Votes
DR. YVONNE SENA AKOSUA LOH (Yes)	155 — (95.1%)
DR. YVONNE SENA AKOSUA LOH (No)	6 — (3.7%)
Abstained	2 — (1.2%)
Total	163 – (100%)
WEBSITE OFFICER
Candidates	Votes
MR. BRUNO NATHANIEL ANSAH (Yes)	162 — (99.4%)
MR. BRUNO NATHANIEL ANSAH (No)	0 — (0%)
Abstained	1 — (0.6%)
Total	163 – (100%)

ELECTIONS, NEWS

2021 GENERAL ELECTIONS

KEY NOTICES TO THE ELECTORATE AND CONTESTANTS

Dates: The General Elections to elect Executive Officers who will steer the affairs of the GhIG for the next two years is scheduled for Wednesday 24th November and Thursday 25th November 2021.
Mode of Voting: Electronic Voting shall be the mode of voting for the Elections. The link to the Electronic Voting platform will be available on the website of the GhIG.
Access to the Ballot: Login details shall be sent to eligible voters via text message to their contact numbers to enable them to cast their votes. Any additional information shall be communicated in due course.
Duration of Voting: There shall be 27 hours of voting, starting from 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 24th November to 12.00 noon on Thursday 25th November 2021. Candidates and/or their representatives are required to be
present at the Election Centre at the GGSA Observatory at Achimota in Accra or by other means, to observe the opening and closing of the balloting, and declaration of the results.
Election Centre: The Ghana Geological Survey Authority Observatory at Achimota (near GIMPA, next to the Forestry Commission) will be the official Election Centre.
List of Candidates: The approved List of Candidates for the various Executive Offices being contested is presented in Table 1.

Table 1: List of Candidates for the various Executive Offices


S/N	Executive Office	Candidate
1	President	Dr. Anthony Duah

2	Vice-President (Academia)	Prof. Patrick A. Sakyi Prof. Michael Affam

3	Vice-President (Public Service)	Mr. Maxwell Boateng Mr. Daniel A. Fordjour

4	Vice-President (Industry)	Dr. Kofi Agyemang Mr. Samuel Torkornoo

5	General Secretary	Mr. Crisler A. Ankrah

6	Treasurer	Ms. Yvonne M. Anokwa

7	Public Affairs Officer	Dr. Yvonne S. A. Loh

8	Website Officer	Mr. Bruno N. Ansah

Voters Register: In accordance with the GhIG Constitutional Bye-laws,

Clause 8 (sub-clause 8.2), only members in good standing (312 in total), as approved by the Council of the GhIG, are eligible to vote.

Voter Turnout (minimum requirement): According the GhIG Constitutional Bye-laws, Clause 8 (sub-clause 8.8), a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the total number of eligible voters is required to determine the outcome of the General Elections, on a principle of simple majority of valid ballots cast and counted. Thus, the voter turnout for the upcoming Elections should be at least 32 (10% of 312) for validity of the ballot.
Conduct of the Elections: The GhIG Election Committee assures all members of a stress-less, time efficient, free, fair, and credible elections. The UG eVote electronic voting system adopted for the upcoming elections is an online voting system developed by the University of Ghana Computer Systems (UGCS). It runs on the world wide web (www) and allows users to vote from their personal computers or mobile devices from any location after being authenticated based on criteria set before the elections. The UG eVote is robust and highly secured. It stores certain information on devices used to vote, in addition to the identity of the voter and the votes cast. The UG eVote has been used successfully in the conduct of the elections for University of Ghana Branch of the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG) in August 2021. Successful elections are assured for all.

Issued on the Authority of the GhIG Electoral Committee

Members of the GhIG Electoral Committee

Dr. Jacob Mawuko Kutu

Prof. Chris Y. Anani

Dr. Daniel Kwayisi,

Rosemary Okla.

Technical Support

UG Electronic Voting Team

University of Ghana Computer Systems (UGCS)

Endorsement

Dr. Jacob M. Kutu

(Chairman)

ELECTIONS, NEWS

Voting Instructions GhIG 2022 Elections

GhIG 2021 General Elections

Steps to follow to cast your electronic vote on the UG eVote platform.

Click on the link https://evote.ug.edu.gh/ to access the UG eVote platform.
Enter your GhIG Membership Number (e.g., MGhIG-990) in the space provided.
Enter the 5-digit code sent to your cell phone number.
Click on the “Sign In” button.
Scroll through the ballot sheet that pops up and make your choices for the various positions.
Click on the “Preview” button to verify your choices.
Click on the “xClose” button to shut the “Vote Preview” window.
If satisfied with the preview of your choices, click on the “Submit” button at the base of the ballot sheet to register your cast ballot.
Click on the “View Ballot” to have a look at your cast ballot.

Thank you.

P.S.

Kindly note that voting commences at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 24^th November 2021 and closes at 12.00 p.m. on Thursday 25^th November 2021. Hence, the UG eVote platform shall be accessible to the electorate only during the specified time interval.

Helplines

Call either of the following numbers for assistance if need be:

055 588 0560

024 422 3097

ELECTIONS, PRESIDENT

DR ANTHONY A. DUAH

PRESIDENT

My vision: I am committed to

Establishing the Ghana institution of geoscientists as a registered professional body that is recognised by the state to regulate geoscientists and the work they do.
Bringing all geoscientists in the country under one umbrella to provide mentorship and training for young professionals and equip them with the needed skills for the promotion of the geoscience profession and the development of the country.

I stand for

Unity & progress
Equality & fairness
Collaboration &partnerships
Accountability & professionalism

The Ghana institution of geoscientists (GhIG) has evolved over the years but in spite of the successes chalked in the past the institution still lacks the recognition that it merits in the country. Most of the state institutions that depend on the services of geoscientists do not give the GhIG its due recognition whiles the bulk of the geoscientists themselves do not see the need to join the foremost geoscience institution in the country. In order to change this state of affairs there is the need to have the legal backing for the institution to regulate the practice of geoscience and geoscientists in the country.

Currently, the Ghana geological survey authority (GGSA) act 2016 (act 928) contains the laws that constitute the principal and subordinate legislation regulating the mining of industrial minerals, including gold in Ghana among others. Whiles the GhIG seeks its own legislation as a professional body to regulate the practice of geoscience and geoscientists in Ghana, it is also in talks with GGSA to find ways to work together on how to operationalize act 928.

The GhIG needs committed leaders and members with the time and resources to push for its own act which will come with the needed recognition and relevance for geoscientists not to be able to ignore the institution. With the support of current members and fellows, I seek the mandate to lead the team to achieve this objective.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS! A VOTE FOR DR. DUAH IS A VOTE FOR PROGRESS!!!

DR ANTHONY A. DUAH

ELECTIONS, TREASURER

MS. YVONNE MARFOA ANOKWA

TREASURER

A self-motivated woman, creative and an achiever with a cluster of competencies including teamwork, problem-solving and result-oriented capabilities. I have MSc. in geo-information science and earth observation from ITC (2013) University of Twente and a Diploma with distinction in Environmental Management from Maastricht School of Management (2006); NUFFIC sponsored programmes. An award from the German government (InWent) helped to obtain PgD in the application of GIS in local agenda 21 processes from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin (2004). I also have a diploma in systems administration from GIMPA (2007). I completed geological engineering as undergraduate studies at the KNUST -School of Mines (2002) at Tarkwa. I have received awards from the Australian government to participate in short courses: Managing Mine Closures from Murdoch University and Northwest University in South Africa; and Local Economic and Social Development in Extractives with a focus on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. I built my career at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority as GIS specialist. I do use GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS technologies; principles and systems to capture, manage, analyse and visualize geographical data from different governmental agencies; and geological field surveys. I serve on a number of committees including the Minerals for Development, Research & Statistics; and on the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project as a staff.

I do have an open mind, like volunteering and professionally affiliated with a number of institutions including the following:

Treasurer: Ghana Institution of Geoscientists, 2019 to Date;
Treasurer: Netherlands Alumni Association of Ghana, 2017-Date;
Secretary General: Association of Mine Closures Ambassadors, 2017-Date;
Treasurer: Accra Mining Network, 2020 to Date;
Member: Women In Mining Ghana, 2016 to Date;
External relations committee member: West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2016-Date;
Executive member: Netherlands Alumni Association of Ghana, 2013-2017;
Member: Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information, 2004-Date;
Member: Geoscience Information in Africa–Network (GIRAF),2013-Date;
Treasurer: International Christian fellowship, Enschede, Netherlands, 2012-2013;
Treasurer: Ghanaian Student Association, Enschede, Netherlands, 2012-2013.

ELECTIONS, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

DR. YVONNE SENA AKOSUA LOH

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

Dr. Yvonne Loh holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Geology and Physics, M.Phil and PhD in Geology from the University of Ghana with a concentration in Hydrogeology and Hydrochemistry. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana and has over 10 years of experience in university teaching and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her research is focused on the hydrochemical characterization of both surface water and groundwater systems. She has conducted research into the assessment of pollution status in the coastal aquifers of the Keta Basin, studied the impact of mining on aquifer systems and developed groundwater-monitoring systems in some mine areas in Ghana. Dr. Yvonne Loh worked on a DANIDA sponsored project centred on the assessment of groundwater resources for climate-resilient irrigation in the White Volta Basin. She has also been engaged in other extension activities mainly in creating awareness about geoscience education and reviews for the Journal of African Earth Sciences. She has received various awards and fellowships that include DANIDAENRECA Hydrogeological Project, ORID PhD Research Sponsorship and Rochester International Council Fellowship for Doctoral Theses Completion during her MPhil and PhD studies respectively.

Dr. Yvonne Loh is an active member and currently the Public Affairs Officer of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG). She serves as a member of the membership, conference and management committees and participates actively in programmes organized by the institution. Dr. Loh also holds membership of other professional bodies that include Geological Society of Africa (GSAf), Organization for Women in Sciences for Development (OWSD), Geological Society of America (GSA), Ghana Science Association and Women in Mining, Ghana (WIMGH). She is passionate about solving environmental problems and mentoring females in STEM.

She is married with two children. Dr. Loh tweets at @sayloh14.

DR. YVONNE SENA AKOSUA LOH

ELECTIONS, VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIA)

PROF MICHAEL AFFAM

VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIA)

Prof Michael Affam is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Geological Engineering, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa. He holds a PhD in Geological Engineering (Geotechnical Option) from UMaT/ Queens University, Canada. He also holds MSc and BSc degrees from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. He is a member of a number of national and international associations. His speciality is on advances in geomechanics, foundation design and exploration techniques. He doubles as a geotechnical consultant for several companies within and outside Ghana.

Mike has served over 25 years as an industry player and an accomplished academic. He has rich geotechnical experience in industry-related challenges, site investigation for foundation design and rock response to loading regimes. Additionally, he is well versed in African exploration and mining; notably, greenstone gold exploration, ranging from grassroots mineral prospecting to drilling and evaluation, having worked for a number of gold mines in the country. He has worked as a keen academic scholar since 2003 in UMaT and currently serves as the Dean of School of Petroleum Studies. He doubles as a consultant for Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation(GIADEC) among other entities.

Prof Affam has a deep passion for the Ghana institution of Geoscientist (GhIG) and has been a member of the Membership as well as the Publicity committees of the institution for a number of years. He is studious friendly, team player and approaches his work with diligence. He likes reading and writing. Given the opportunity, he would bring his high earned experience to bear in the institution, serving as its Vice President, Academia

CAMPAIGN MESSAGE

Prof Michael Affam is a professional geoscientist with an engineering background and dedicated academic scholar committed to the course of GhIG. Over the years, our contribution to the course of GhIG, although very precious has been a remote one, principally because we are remotely sited.

Now the opportunity is opened to everyone everywhere to fuse experiences gained to drive the agenda of GhIG; whether far or near, to better its fortunes. We must not miss this space created to bring all on board.

It is on this ticket that I pledge to deliver support, innovation in academia-industry relationships, partnership with researchers/students in professional deliverables to help shape the fortunes of GhIG for the next two years. I, therefore, offer my rich experience and exposure to bear in the service of the institution as Vice President, Academia.

Vote Prof Michael Affam for:

Experience! Innovation!! and Excellence !!!

Thank You

ELECTIONS, VICE-PRESIDENT (PUBLIC SERVICE)

MR. DANIEL FORDJOUR AGYEMANG

VICE-PRESIDENT (PUBLIC SERVICE)

With over fifteen years of working experience, a self-motivated and hardworking professional Geological Engineer (Geologist) with excellent IT skills who possesses the ability to set and achieve very high standards in the workplace and in his personal life, Daniel Fordjour Agyemang is a true role model for others. He has proven to be a positive change maker. To achieve this status, Daniel paid the price and worked hard to achieve all these and he does not only maintain them, he constantly improves them.

He enjoys contributing to the team environment through his actions, treats others with respect and takes responsibility for all his actions towards goals as well as individual targets. He possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, managing, negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.

Throughout his adulthood, he has occupied various leadership roles. His leadership is characterised by these key attributes: selfless, motivative, vibrant, attentive, meticulous, dedicated, versatile and tireless leadership. Proven to be technically and professionally competent. He is a confident communicator, approachable and friendly professional who welcomes challenges in harsh conditions and is adaptable to change. He works well under pressure to consistently meet strict deadlines.

Daniel has a solid professional and academic background which has contributed massively to the above attributes. Continuing from Opoku Ware School where he had his SSS education, he successfully completed his first degree in BSc. Geological Engineering at KNUST where he also became the Unity Hall President during his time. As part of his further academic qualifications after his First Degree, he is currently pursuing his PhD. in Engineering Geology at the Department of Earth Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. This is after he successfully achieved:
• MSc. in Engineering Geology at the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
• Certificate in Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing at James Cook University, Australia.
• Certificate in GIS Applications at Witwatersrand University, South Africa.
• Certificate in Project Management at GIMPA, Ghana.

Considering all the above, Daniel always stands tall when it comes to leadership and causing positive change. He has always been an asset wherever he found himself in the past until now and with his commitment to continuous development, he shall continue to be an asset wherever he finds himself in future. He is privy to the strives and challenges of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG) and he believes he is well equipped to handle these for a positive change and positive results for GhIG to be more attractive.

MR. DANIEL FORDJOUR AGYEMANG

ELECTIONS, VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIA)

PROF. PATRICK ASAMOAH SAKYI

VICE PRESIDENT (ACADEMIA)

Thank you for this unique opportunity given me to present myself to be considered for the position of Vice President (Academia) of GhIG.

I am an Associate Professor of Geochemistry in the University of Ghana. I have published extensively in the fields of geochemistry, geochronology, petrology and hydrochemistry, focused on the Birimian of Ghana, and other geologic terranes. I teach introductory and advanced courses in areas of geochemistry/geochronology and water resources management.

In university administration, I have been Senior Tutor and Hall Master of Jubilee Hall & International Students Hostel for 3 and half years. I have been Head of the Department of Earth Science since 2019. I have also served and continue to serve on various statutory and ad-hoc committees of the University of Ghana, all aimed at achieving the university’s mission and vision.

My membership of GhIG spans over 22 years. As an accomplished academic who has achieved a lot in research and publication, I shall bring this experience to bear on the discharge of my responsibilities to drive up academic and student membership. I will also contribute to promoting collaboration between GhIG members from academia and industry to design appropriate and suitable training programmes for student members so that they will acquire the necessary industry-related skills.

The Institution plays a key role in bridging the gap between geoscience professions, and education and research and should continue to be a leading and authoritative voice of our science. I would bring to the role of Vice President (Academia) an enthusiasm to ensure that its role continues to develop along the lines it has been following in recent times.

I am standing for this election with the hope that I have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the affairs of the Institution. If elected, I hope to contribute to the Institution’s remit of providing technical support in accrediting university programmes in the geosciences.

I count on your vote in my election so we shall, together, make GhIG more vibrant and take it to a level higher than what we came to meet. Yes, we can transform GhIG to be recognized as a formidable and one of the fastest-growing professional bodies in Ghana.

ELECTIONS, GENERAL SECRETARY

MR. CRISLER AKWEI ANKRAH

GENERAL SECRETARY

Crisler is astute geoscience professional with over 24years of experience in mineral exploration, feasibility studies, and mineral investment advisory analyst; specializing in gold, diamond, and other non-precious minerals including Cotan. He also has an in-depth overview of the geology and mineralization of gold in West Africa Craton and their respective potentials.

Crisler has been involved and a key member of significant mineral exploration adventures and its attendant people’s management and resources and at instances occupy the position as a Geology Manager, Explorations Manager, Technical Director, Principal Geologist and Consultant with several companies and on projects across southern Ghana, the West African Subregion, the US amongst others.

Crisler has been an active and instrumental member of the institution as the “Chief Servant” having occupied the positions at various instances as the Assistant General Secretary, Acting General Secretary, and General Secretary from the onset of the renaissance period where the Institution took a bold step to carry out reforms on its activities and a constitutional review.

Not only has he served on most of the committees of the Institution and their works but also has been a key member of the current administration’s drive to register the Institution as a Professional Body with an Act of Parliament for the Regulation of Geoscience Practice in Ghana which invariably will help to harness and exploit our natural resources using best practice, minimizing and managing the potential impact that these activities bring to bear on our environment, people and places.

As a lateral thinker, Crisler can communicate complicated ideas to a wide audience, a team builder, mentor, and motivator. He can provide guidance and experience to key decisions and its executable framework, a highly dynamic professional network, sound statutory engagements, requirements that govern the actives of geoscientists. An excellent communicator to all levels of classes both with regulators and government appointees. He has a general overview of how government machinery works and its axis of leverage. This Crisler is poised to bring to serve the Institution with the highest professional standard and efficiency.

Crisler’s is seeking your approval to continue as the General Secretary to enable the incoming administration to finish all the agenda that the outgoing executives had embarked upon and to put the Institution on a sound footing to prosecute the aspiration of the Constitution of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientist and its entire membership. The next tenure of office will see effective engagement, tailor-made organization of activities, and relevant content for the general membership’s benefit.

Vote Crisler Akwei Ankrah as the General Secretary of the GhIG to continue as the “Chief Servant” and scribe of the Institution to serve you.

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