Former District Chief Executive for Bongo District, Alexis Adugdaa Ayamdor, has formally declared his intention to contest the position of Upper East Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This announcement was made in a statement dated September 21, 2026. According to Mr. Ayamdor, his decision to run for the position follows careful reflection and extensive consultations with various stakeholders.
With over 20 years of experience in governance, education, international development, project management, administration, and community mobilisation, Mr. Ayamdor believes he is well-suited for the role. His professional background includes serving as District Chief Executive of Bongo District, Programme Management Specialist and Northern Sector Office Coordinator with USAID, and Programme Officer with Catholic Relief Services. Additionally, he has worked as a Programme Facilitator for the IBIS Public Participation in Local Governance project and Community Empowerment Programme Officer for TRAX-Ghana.
Mr. Ayamdor's current role is Assistant Industrial Liaison Officer and Sectional Head of the Job Placement Centre at Bolgatanga Technical University. His professional profile at the university also confirms his previous service as Bongo District Chief Executive, as well as his work with international development organisations and institutions. This diverse experience has equipped him with the skills and expertise necessary to effectively serve the NDC in the Upper East Region.
On the political front, Mr. Ayamdor has a strong grassroots background, having served as a Unit Committee Member, elected Assembly Member, Presiding Member, Branch Secretary, Constituency Campaign Team Member, and member of the Bongo Constituency Fundraising Committee for the 2024 elections. He is currently the Regional Team-Lead of the Former MMDCEs Forum and Secretary of the Constituency Council of Elders in Bongo. This extensive political experience has given him a deep understanding of the party's structures and operations.
If elected Regional Secretary, Mr. Ayamdor's focus will be on strengthening party structures, improving communication and coordination, deepening grassroots mobilisation, promoting unity and discipline, increasing the participation of women and young people, enhancing election preparedness, and promoting accountability and effective administration. He has pledged to work collaboratively with regional and constituency executives, branch executives, elected representatives, former leaders, cadres, women, youth, and the wider membership of the party.
Mr. Ayamdor's declaration adds to an emerging contest for the NDC Upper East Regional Secretary position. On September 15, 2026, the party's Upper East Regional Communication Officer, Jonathan Abdallah Salifu, also announced his intention to contest the position, citing more than two decades of involvement in the party's structures. This development indicates a growing interest in the position and a desire to contribute to the party's growth and success in the region.
The NDC's 2026 internal elections roadmap indicates that regional elections are scheduled for November 14–15, 2026. The party has stated that the reorganisation exercise is intended to strengthen its structures and deepen internal democracy. With Mr. Ayamdor's announcement, the contest for the Upper East Regional Secretary position is expected to be competitive, with various candidates vying for the role.
Key points
- Alexis Adugdaa Ayamdor, former Bongo DCE, has declared his intention to contest the Upper East NDC Regional Secretary position.
- Mr. Ayamdor has over 20 years of experience in governance, education, international development, and community mobilisation.
- The NDC's 2026 internal elections roadmap indicates that regional elections are scheduled for November 14–15, 2026.
