FAREWELL SPEECH IN HONOUR OF MR. DOGBE ADUKPO SELORMEY – OUTGOING REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF ELECTORAL COMMISSION, VOLTA REGION

In 2003, Mr. Dogbey Adukpo Selormey was transferred from Koforidua Municipal of the Electoral Commission as District Electoral Officer to Ketu South Municipal which was then a district. He conducted 2004 General Elections successfully and worked from 2003 to 2005.  Due to his hard work and commitment, he was promoted to higher level of Deputy Regional Director in September, 2005 and was transferred to the Regional Office as Deputy to the former Regional Director, Mr. Mohammed Adoquaye.

He worked assiduously and supervised various elections in the Region from 2005 as Deputy Regional Director. In 2014 January, he was transferred back to the Eastern Region as Regional Director. He worked successfully and supervised various electoral operational activities.

In 2016 March, Mr. Selormey was brought back to his home region as Regional Director when preparations towards another general elections were in progress. He willingly took the mantle from Madam Laurentia Kpatakpa who was then the Volta Regional Director and was due for retirement.

As he was not new to the Volta Region, he selflessly worked together with the entire staff of the Commission and all stakeholders in the Region and we had a successful 2016 general elections in the region.

Mr. Selrormey further supervised 2018 referendum which gave Oti an autonomous status as a region despite the usual electoral challenges, he remained focus until the referendum was over successfully. He also supervised 2019 Local Government Elections.

He again displayed his electoral expertise and supervised the 2020 general elections successfully by the support of his able Deputy Regional Director, Mr. Eric Dzakpasu who has now been promoted and given the mantle as Regional Director of the Volta Region.  A man who has tapped a lot from his predecessor and ever willing to continue from where Mr. Selormey left.

Mr. Selormey can be referred to as a friend rather than a boss.  His sense of humor cannot be over emphasized as he goes well with all and manner of persons that come into contact with him.  He is ever ready to help and advice any staff who encountered both official and social problem.

His outstanding quality as a person and a professional election administrator, his patience, humility, diligence and painstaking approach to details. He scrutinizes all letters and reports which are submitted to him to ensure that all the I’s are doted and T’s are crossed.

Apostol Paul, in epistle to the Philippians said in Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me”. That is exactly what worked well for Mr. Selormey throughout his working life.

Mr. Selormey, our dear and beloved outgoing Regional Director, the entire staff of the Electoral Commission wish to say Ayeekoo for a job well done, enjoy the fruit of your labour and dignity.

Even dough you retired from active service; you have not retired from our heart.

You made it by the grace of God, Congratulations! We hope you will enjoy your well-deserved time off.