NDC to vet 54 aspirants for Western Regional executive positions Oct. 17

Fifty-four candidates are scheduled to undergo vetting on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in preparation for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Western Regional executive elections in November. The candidates have submitted their nominations for various executive positions within the party's regional leadership, following an online nomination process.

Amos Atta, the Chairman of the Regional Elections Committee, confirmed that the process was peaceful and all 54 candidates successfully completed the in-person filing procedure. Atta assured that no challenges were encountered during the exercise and emphasized the importance of adhering to the party's electoral guidelines to maintain unity and ensure a smooth contest.

The position of Deputy Regional Secretary garnered the most nominations, followed by Deputy Regional Youth Organiser and Regional Chairman. Among the candidates is Rebecca Kwoffie, a former Women's Commissioner of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) and a former Deputy Birmingham Women's Organiser of the NDC in the United Kingdom.

Kwoffie is seeking the Deputy Western Regional Secretary position, highlighting her experience in party administration, youth mobilization, and women's leadership as her key strengths. She believes her diverse background in party roles would enable her to support the Regional Secretary, collaborate with the youth and women's wings, and advocate for unity and effective administration.

The Regional Elections Committee pledged to maintain a peaceful electoral process in November 2026 and urged aspirants and their supporters to follow the party's electoral rules, conduct campaigns responsibly, and preserve unity throughout the contest.