NDC Completes Regional Executive Elections Ahead of National Delegates Congress

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have successfully concluded the Regional Executive Elections and a new set of Regional Chairmen have been elected in all 16 administrative regions. The high stakes internal elections saw thousands of Constituency executives, National Executives and Grassroot delegates attend to elect their regional Steering Committees ahead of the 2028 General elections. Despite a few regional chairmen successfully holding onto their positions, there were many surprises in the regional congresses.

The regional congresses were well monitored by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana and our National Elections Directorate. The regional elections come as part of the NDC’s plan to restructure after the Constituency elections which took place in September and October 2026. All 16 regional congresses were highly protected by members of the Ghana Police Service. This ensured all proceedings ran peacefully.

In the Greater Accra Region, there was a very close contest but Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore was re-elected as chairman. Ashie Moore, played an instrumental role in securing votes for the party in urban regions during the 2024 General elections. During the campaign he emphasised his commitment to continuity, welfare for branch executives and improving the relationship between the party and government. After being declared chairman by the Electoral Commission, he vowed to bring all opposition factions together as soon as possible to ensure we hold onto our strongholds in the Capital Region.

Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews was also re-elected as Chairman of the Ashanti Region. The Ashanti Region is a key region and the NDC fought hard to increase their parliamentary and presidential presence. The delegates rewarded Andrews’ for his organisation and grassroot mobilisation over the last four years. Speaking to party members after being declared chairman, Andrews urged the newly elected members of the regional executive to put differences aside and focus on registering voters.

Mawutor Agbavitor was re-elected with a landslide majority in the Volta Region. Agbavitor emphasised infrastructure, empowering young people and strengthening communication between regional executives and appointees within the President (John Dramani Mahama)’s administration. He received a large amount of support from constituency chairmen in the region.

Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor was elected in the Eastern Region. Kevor has gained support from key constituencies and will hold onto his position. He has vowed to build on recent successes in the region by increasing grassroot training and equally distributing resources to rural branches.

However, in the Central Region there was a dramatic result. The delegates chose to bring more energy to the region by electing an active regional chairman who will ensure we hold our coastal constituencies and improve the relationship between party members and municipal councils.

The Western and Western North Regions focused on choosing an experienced executive. In Western Region, Nana Kojo Toku won the election by campaigning hard to ensure party loyalty and focus on development within mining and coastal areas. In Western North Region, Michael Aidoo gained strong support from delegates. He has vowed to keep our clean sweep of parliamentary seats.

The Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions all had mixed results. Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo was re-elected as Chairman of the Bono Region. However, Unas Owusu won in the Bono East Region after intense campaigning between constituency groups. Yaw Osei Boateng gained strong support from delegates in the Ahafo Region and has charged his new executive team to increase grassroot activity in farming communities.

In the North of the country there was an overwhelming amount of excitement with high delegate turnout. In the Northern Region, Ali Adolf John Mburidiba was re-elected as Chairman after gaining support from Tamale and the surrounding rural areas. He has vowed to increase unity and organisation.

In the Upper East and Upper West Regions, the delegates chose to empower experienced regional executives. Alhaji Mumuni Bolnaba was re-elected in the Upper East Region. Abdul Nasir Saani was also elected as Chairman of the Upper West Region. Both men have emphasised youth employment and supporting farmers in the North.

The Savannah and North East Regions both ran smoothly. Alhaji Imoro Seidu was re-elected in the Savannah Region. Ibrahim Zubairu was elected in the North East Region. This completes the list of 16 regional chairmen.

The National Executives of the NDC (General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah) praised the delegates and candidates for showing political maturity. Speaking to the media after results from all 16 regions were tallied, the party emphasised that "no winners and no losers." They urged those who lost to work with the newly elected chairmen to ensure we remain united.

Political Analysts note that the mix of experienced party executives and active grassroot campaigners shows a strategic decision has been made. The government are currently making big changes to the economy and infrastructure within the 2027 fiscal year and the regional chairmen will act as a bridge between the president and party members.

Now the Regional Executive elections have taken place, the NDC will focus on the National Delegates Congress where we will elect national executive officers.