Toku Confident in Bid for Second Term as NDC Western Regional Chairman

Incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional Chairman, Nana Kojo Toku, has expressed confidence in securing another term, insisting that delegates have witnessed his achievements and will decide whether he deserves to continue leading the party in the region. Speaking to journalists at Ellembelle, venue for today’s regional executive elections, Mr Toku said he had no fear about the outcome, expressing confidence in both his record and the judgment of delegates.

The election, which is taking place at Ellembelle in the Western Region, has attracted 573 delegates, alongside Members of Parliament and District Chief Executives, who are participating in the exercise to elect regional party executives. Mr Toku is seeking another mandate after leading the NDC to secure 15 of the 17 parliamentary seats in the Western Region during the 2024 general elections. His bid for continuity is anchored on his argument that the party’s electoral performance under his leadership provides a basis for consolidating its gains and pursuing the remaining parliamentary seats.

Mr Toku dismissed suggestions that he felt betrayed by the decision of a fellow party executive to challenge him, insisting that every party member had the democratic right to contest for any position. He said he would not begrudge anyone seeking the chairmanship, stressing that the delegates were wise enough to make their own decisions. Asked whether he had paid or approached a contender to discourage him from contesting, the incumbent chairman flatly denied the allegation.

Recounting his previous interaction with the contender, Mr Toku said the individual had earlier visited his residence and expressed interest in joining his political camp, citing dissatisfaction with his previous political circumstances. He said he welcomed the approach at the time but maintained that every individual was entitled to make an independent decision about participating in the election. The chairman further insisted that he was not disturbed by the decision to challenge him, describing the contest as part of the democratic process.

As voting gets underway, the incumbent says he is leaving his political future in the hands of the delegates and God, confident that they will assess his record before deciding whether he should continue as regional chairman. Mr Toku maintained that the election was a democratic exercise and that he was prepared to respect the outcome, while expressing hope that delegates would endorse his continued leadership to enable him to complete the vision he had started.

The NDC Western Regional Chairman’s confidence in his bid for a second term is rooted in his achievements, including the party’s impressive performance in the 2024 general elections. With 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats secured, Mr Toku believes his leadership has been instrumental in the party’s success. He is counting on the delegates to endorse his continued leadership, allowing him to build on the party’s gains and pursue the remaining parliamentary seats.

The outcome of the election will determine the future of the NDC in the Western Region, with Mr Toku’s leadership style and vision being put to the test. As the voting process unfolds, the attention of party members and supporters is focused on Ellembelle, where the regional executive elections are taking place. The incumbent chairman’s fate, and that of the party, hangs in the balance, as delegates make their decisions.

Key points

• Mr Toku's bid for continuity is anchored on the party's electoral performance under his leadership.
• The election has attracted 573 delegates, alongside Members of Parliament and District Chief Executives.
• Mr Toku dismissed suggestions that he felt betrayed by the decision of a fellow party executive to challenge him.