Adams Randy Elected NDC Upper West Regional Chairman

Adams Randy has been elected as the Upper West Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He secured 196 votes in the party's regional executive elections held at the Wa Technical Institute on November 14, 2026. The elections saw 63 aspirants competing for various executive roles, with delegates from the region's 11 constituencies electing officers to lead the party for the next term.

Adams Randy defeated two other contestants, Abdul Nasir Saani, who received 164 votes, and Samba Sankara, who obtained 28 votes. The newly elected chairman has called for unity and collective effort among party members, stating that his victory was not his alone but belonged to all members of the party. He acknowledged the contributions of former party leaders and urged members to work together to strengthen the party's structures across the region.

The elections also saw the election of other regional executives. Abu Balifiama emerged as the vice-chairman with 144 votes, defeating six other contestants. Bere Alex was elected Regional Secretary with 130 votes, while Dr. Angsongna B. Claudius won the Deputy Regional Secretary position with 116 votes. Bukman N. Dawuda secured the Regional Organiser position with 246 votes, and Rashid Bickson took the Deputy Regional Organiser role with 120 votes.

In the women's wing, Khalida Seidu M.A. was elected Regional Women's Organiser with 23 votes, while Sufyan Gladys won the Deputy Regional Women's Organiser position with 24 votes. Joshua Dery emerged as the Regional Youth Organiser with 21 votes, and Dramaani Yunus secured the Deputy Regional Youth Organiser position with 46 votes. Biekpe Sylvester retained the Regional Communications Officer position after polling 185 votes.

The elections also saw Aminu Abudu Kanchuo elected as the Regional Treasurer with 202 votes, while Vitalis Boniface N-Ekabongde took the Deputy Regional Treasurer role with 143 votes. Moomen A. Razak emerged as the Regional Zongo Caucus Coordinator after polling 174 votes. Andaban Yelbangniba Denis won the Deputy Regional Communications Officer position with 298 votes.

The newly elected chairman, Adams Randy, has expressed confidence in the party's prospects in the region. He stated that the NDC would work to maintain its electoral dominance in all 11 constituencies and improve its winning margins in subsequent elections. He further indicated that the party would undertake a process of resetting and strengthening its structures and organisation for future elections.

Adams Randy's administration will focus on engaging stakeholders through open discussions to address challenges and ensure that all members are carried along in the party's activities. He emphasized the importance of unity and collective effort among party members to achieve their goals. The NDC's Upper West Regional elections have concluded, with the newly elected executives set to lead the party's efforts in the region.

Key points

• Adams Randy won the NDC Upper West Regional Chairman position with 196 votes.
• The elections saw 63 aspirants competing for various executive roles.
• The newly elected chairman has called for unity and collective effort among party members.