Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo has retained his position as Bono Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after winning the party's regional executive elections. He secured 361 votes, defeating Justice Samuel Adjei who garnered 36 votes. The elections, supervised by the Electoral Commission, were held on November 14, 2026, and saw 412 delegates from the region's 12 constituencies participate.
This was the first time Nyamekye-Marfo faced a challenger for the position, having been returned unopposed in 2018 and 2022. Justice Adjei, a former Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, was the only person to challenge Nyamekye-Marfo. The elections were generally smooth and peaceful, with security personnel stationed at the venue to maintain order and protect delegates. A total of 28 aspirants contested various executive positions.
The results for other contested positions were as follows: Regional Secretary - Dennis Yeboah Twumasi (239 votes), Deputy Regional Secretary - Peter Lonyian Suaka (247 votes), Regional Organiser - Mohammed Seidu (226 votes), Regional Treasurer - Isaac Amponsah Badu (206 votes), and Deputy Regional Treasurer - Ayomah Moro (320 votes).
Some notable incumbents who retained their positions include Dennis Yeboah Twumasi, Peter Lonyian Suaka, Mohammed Seidu, Isaac Amponsah Badu, and Ayomah Moro. Ali Adjei, Takyi Arhin, Charles Tuffour, and Rasheed Ahmed were returned unopposed as 1st Vice-Chairman, 2nd Vice-Chairman, Regional Communications Director, and Youth Organiser respectively.
A total of 397 votes were cast in the chairmanship contest, with Nyamekye-Marfo securing over 90 percent of the votes. His lead over Justice Adjei was 325 votes. The elections were witnessed by delegates from the region's 12 constituencies, who also elected other regional executives.
The NDC Bono Regional elections saw a significant turnout, with 412 delegates participating in the process. The party's national leadership has congratulated the winners and urged them to work hard to strengthen the party in the region. The Electoral Commission supervised the elections to ensure a free and fair process.
Nyamekye-Marfo's re-election as Bono Regional Chairman of the NDC is seen as a boost to the party's fortunes in the region. He will lead the party's efforts to mobilize support for the NDC in the region ahead of future elections. The party's performance in the region will be crucial in determining its overall success in Ghanaian politics.
Key points
- Nyamekye-Marfo won the NDC Bono Regional chairmanship with 361 votes.
- The elections were supervised by the Electoral Commission and saw 412 delegates participate.
- Nyamekye-Marfo faced his first challenge for the position, having been unopposed in 2018 and 2022.
