The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana has elected new regional executives, including regional chairmen, in its 16 regions. The elections, held on November 13 and 14, were part of the party's internal reorganisation ahead of its national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026. The Electoral Commission supervised the voting process, while the Ghana Police Service provided security.
Although the elections were generally peaceful, there were challenges in a few regions, mainly due to unforeseen circumstances that caused delays in some areas. Despite these challenges, contestants for various positions have been informed of their fates. A key position that garnered significant attention is the Regional Chairman position, with winners announced in all 16 regions.
The newly elected regional chairmen include Mark Oliver Kevor for the Eastern Region, Benjamin Danso for the Greater Accra Region, and Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei for the Northern Region. Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko Ibrahim was elected for the North East Region. The elections also saw the selection of full Regional Executive Committees, comprising 15 positions in most regions.
The positions contested included Regional Chairman, Regional Vice-Chairman, Regional Secretary, Deputy Regional Secretary, Regional Organiser, Deputy Regional Organiser, Regional Treasurer, Deputy Regional Treasurer, Regional Communications Officer, Deputy Regional Communications Officer, Regional Women's Organiser, Deputy Regional Women's Organiser, Regional Youth Organiser, Deputy Regional Youth Organiser, and Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
The Youth and Women's Organiser positions were elected separately in some regions at Regional Youth and Women's Conferences held on Friday, November 13. This led to variations in the number of positions reported in different regions, with some regions like Ashanti reporting only 11 positions at the main conference.
The delegates who participated in the elections included constituency executive committee members, Members of Parliament, former and serving ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), government appointees, ambassadors, members of the Council of Elders, and other party elders from the respective regions.
The NDC's internal reorganisation efforts are aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. The party's national executive elections are scheduled for December 19, 2026, and the newly elected regional executives will play a crucial role in these preparations.
Key points
- The NDC regional executive elections were generally peaceful, with some challenges reported in a few regions.
- The newly elected regional chairmen include Mark Oliver Kevor, Benjamin Danso, and Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei.
- The elections were part of the NDC's internal reorganisation ahead of its national executive elections and the 2028 general elections.
