Nii Ashie Moore, Bunas lose NDC regional chairmanships as Bolnaba, Toku and Nana Kwasi stay

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the selection of regional chairmen in 13 out of Ghana's 16 regions following its executive elections held on Saturday, November 14. The results from the Central, Oti, and Savannah regions remain pending. Four incumbents successfully retained their positions, while at least two lost their seats, including the Greater Accra chairman.

In the Central Region, the winner has yet to be formally declared. However, Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi managed to secure 814 votes against Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu's 622 votes. The voting began late due to heightened security at the election center, and it eventually concluded later in the day.

In the Upper East Region, Alhaji Bolnaba retained his position with a margin of 220 votes, having led the region since December 2005. Meanwhile, Nana Kojo Toku maintained his seat in the Western Region with 225 votes, defeating Samuel Kwame Borlu (209 votes) and George Arthur (114 votes). The victory was achieved following a petition from the Apinto royal family, who argued that Toku, being a gazetted chief, violated the NDC Constitution's prohibition of chiefs from active party politics.

Bono Region elected Nyamekye-Marfo unopposed, marking his first contested regional chairmanship election since winning in 2018 and 2022. In Greater Accra, Benjamin Danso emerged victorious, defeating Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore by more than 200 votes – one of the most significant upsets of the elections. In the Upper West Region, Alhaji Alhassan Adam, also known as Randy, defeated Abdul Nasir Saani Bunas, winning 196 votes to Bunas's 164. Sombawiere Samba Sankara secured 28 votes. Randy had previously lost to Bunas in the 2022 election.

Other new chairmen include Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei in the Northern Region, who won with 328 votes against Alhaji Tanko Maida's 236 votes. In Ahafo, Owusu Nkrumah Ababio triumphed at Nana Bosomprah Park in Goaso with 106 votes. Joseph Baradoe garnered 94 votes, while Ahmed Ali Awinbila received three votes.

The Central Region still awaits a result, with incumbent Chairman Richard Asiedu demanding a recount after reports indicating he lost the election. The Electoral Commission conducted the elections, and the police provided security. Delegates were required to vote in person, with proxy voting prohibited. Youth and women's organizers along with their deputies were elected via separate wing conferences, mostly held on Friday, November 13.

The regional elections are part of the NDC's reorganization prior to the 2028 general elections. The party plans to hold its National Congress on December 19, 2026, to elect national officers. Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah urged the winning candidates to collaborate with those they defeated to maintain unity within the party. Campaigning for national positions has already commenced, with Akwasi Oppong Fosu among those vying for the national chairmanship.