NDC regional executive elections: The chairmen who retained their seats and those who lost

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded its regional executive elections in 13 of Ghana's 16 regions. This took place on November 14, with results for the Central, Oti and Savannah regions still pending. The Central Region contest remains undeclared, with incumbent Chairman Richard Asiedu demanding a recount after reports of a loss.

In Greater Accra, incumbent Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore lost his seat to Benjamin Danso in a major upset. In the Northern Region, Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei emerged victorious with 328 votes, beating Alhaji Tanko Maida who received 236. Ashanti Region saw Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi retain his chairmanship with 814 votes, outpacing former Regional Organiser Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu, who garnered 622 votes.

In Upper East Region, Alhaji Bolnaba secured another term, having led the region since 2005. Bono Region witnessed a first contested regional chairmanship election, as Nyamekye-Marfo secured over 90% of the votes, after previously being unopposed in 2018 and 2022. In Upper West Region, Alhaji Alhassan Adam, known as Randy, defeated Abdul Nasir Saani Bunas to become the new Regional Chairman.

Randy won with 196 votes, compared to Bunas' 164, with Randy having lost to Bunas in 2022. Western Region's Nana Kojo Toku retained his chairmanship, defeating Samuel Kwame Borlu. The elections were conducted by the Electoral Commission, with police providing security. Voting was in-person only, with youth and women's organisers elected separately.

The NDC's internal reorganization is set for the 2028 general elections, with the National Congress scheduled for December 19, 2026. The party's Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, has urged successful candidates to work with those they defeated for unity within the party.