Nana Toku Seeks Re-election as NDC Western Regional Chairman

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional executive elections are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026. Incumbent Regional Chairman, Nana Kojo Toku, is seeking re-election, citing his impressive electoral record and leadership experience. He faces a challenge from his first vice-chairman, Kwame Bolu, and three-time former Member of Parliament, George Arthur. Toku's supporters believe he has a significant advantage due to his electoral achievements.

Under Nana Toku's leadership, the NDC secured 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the Western Region in the 2024 general elections. This remarkable achievement includes constituencies such as Essikado-Ketan, Mpohor, Shama, Ahanta West, and Tarkwa. Supporters argue that this electoral success provides a compelling reason to retain Toku, as his leadership has demonstrated the ability to deliver victories.

A growing sentiment among delegates suggests that Toku has an unfinished vision for the party in the Western Region. His ambition is to make the region entirely green for the NDC and transform it into the party's 'Second World Bank'. Supporters believe replacing him could interrupt the momentum built over the past election cycle, particularly when the party needs to consolidate its strongholds and capture the remaining two parliamentary seats.

Some delegates have drawn lessons from the party's 2014 regional executive elections when they changed the regional chairmanship. They argue that the experience should serve as a caution against changing leadership when the incumbent has demonstrated the capacity to deliver electoral victories. According to them, Nana Toku has proven that the Western Region can be entrusted to his leadership.

While Toku's challengers, Kwame Bolu and George Arthur, seek to persuade delegates that a change in leadership is necessary, supporters of the incumbent contend that their campaigns have yet to present a sufficiently compelling alternative vision. The contest has been characterised by accusations and counter-accusations. Toku's camp argues that the central question is not simply who wants to become chairman, but who has demonstrated the ability to win elections, unite the party, and expand its political influence.

For Nana Toku, the November 14 election is not merely a contest for another term. It is an opportunity to secure a fresh mandate to complete his vision of making the Western Region an undisputed electoral stronghold of the NDC. His supporters believe that replacing him at this stage could undermine the party's progress, and that he should be allowed to complete the vision he has started.

A former Youth Organiser, George Dadzie, has aligned with Toku's team, citing the reason that "you don't change a winning team". Dadzie, who is contesting for the Secretary position, believes that Toku's leadership has delivered impressive electoral outcomes, and that his vision for the Western Region remains unfinished. The incumbent's supporters argue that his performance provides a stronger basis for re-election than promises of a new beginning.

Key points

• Nana Toku's leadership has resulted in the NDC securing 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the Western Region.
• Toku's supporters argue that replacing him could interrupt the party's momentum and undermine its progress.
• The incumbent faces a challenge from Kwame Bolu and George Arthur, who seek to persuade delegates that a change in leadership is necessary.