Delegates of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) are voting today to elect new regional executives. This two-day election, scheduled for November 14 and 15, will determine party officials responsible for managing regional affairs for the next four years. The process is part of the NDC's broader electoral process, culminating in national executive elections on December 19, 2026.
The Electoral Commission will supervise voting across Ghana's 16 regions, with the Ghana Police Service leading security arrangements through the National Election Security Taskforce. Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko Computer, confirmed that preparations are complete, including distributing election materials and deploying national officers to oversee the process. Voting will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at designated centres.
To vote, delegates must present their party membership cards or Ghana Cards for identification. Proxy voting is not permitted. The elections will cover key regional positions, including chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, organiser, treasurer, communications officer, women's organiser, and youth organiser, as well as their deputies and Zongo Caucus representatives.
Attention is focused on regional chairmanship contests in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Upper East, Eastern, and Northern regions, where several incumbent executives face competition. In Greater Accra, incumbent chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore seeks re-election against Michael Tetteh Kwetey and Benjamin Danso. In Ashanti, outgoing Regional Organiser Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu challenges incumbent chairman Andrews Augustus Nana Kwesi.
The results will significantly impact the party's internal dynamics ahead of national executive elections. The new regional executives will strengthen grassroots mobilisation, resolve internal disagreements, and position the NDC for the 2028 general elections. This process follows the Regional Youth and Women's Conference held on November 13.
The NDC's electoral process is a crucial step in the party's reorganisation efforts. The party aims to enhance its structures and strategies ahead of the 2028 polls. The regional elections are a key component of this process, determining the officials who will lead the party's regional efforts.
The outcome of these elections will be closely watched, as it will shape the NDC's leadership and strategy in the regions. The party's performance in the 2028 general elections will depend on its ability to effectively organise and mobilise its grassroots supporters. Key positions being contested include regional chairmen, vice-chairmen, and secretaries.
Key points
- The NDC's regional elections will determine party officials responsible for managing regional affairs for the next four years.
- The elections will cover key regional positions, including chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, organiser, treasurer, and communications officer.
- The results will significantly impact the party's internal dynamics ahead of national executive elections.
