NDC elects constituency executives ahead of 2028 polls

October 26, 2026

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Ho Central Constituency delegates in a queue to cast their votes

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected new constituency executives across the country as it intensifies efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.

The elections, which form part of the party’s internal reorganisation, are expected to position the newly elected executives to mobilise members, consolidate support and coordinate party activities ahead of the next general election.

While the exercise was largely peaceful in several areas, voting and counting were affected by delays and procedural concerns in some constituencies, with violence forcing the suspension of the counting process at Odododiodoo in the Greater Accra Region.

SAMUEL AGBEWODE reports from Ho that a total of 994 aspirants, including 168 women and nine persons with disabilities, contested 24 executive positions in the Volta Region.

In the Ho Central Constituency, Mr Mawunyo Agbe was elected chairman, while Mr Ciril Etornam Fiator became secretary.

Other elected executives included Ms Saviour Amakpa as treasurer, Mr Noah Dzikpor as youth organiser, Ms Margaret Akua Dzorgbewu as women’s organiser and Mr Sefadzi Agama as communications officer.

The Acting Volta Regional Secretary of the NDC, Mr Bright Ege, expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of delegates across the region’s 18 constituencies.

He said the elections had been successfully conducted, with delegates generally maintaining order throughout the exercise.

Mr Ege explained that the Ketu South Constituency held its election on Friday because the funeral of the late paramount chief of the Klikor Traditional Area was scheduled for Saturday, making it inappropriate to organise other activities on the day.

CLEMENT ADZEI BOYE reports from Takoradi that in the Ahanta West Constituency, Mr Stephen Mensah Johnson was elected chairman, while Mr James Agropah won the vice-chairmanship position.

Mr Patrick Nii Okoh was elected deputy secretary, while Mr Frank Effah Gyasi became communications officer.

Mr Emmanuel Kofi Ntstiful was elected deputy communications officer, with Ms Joana Koomson becoming women’s organiser and Ms Ayishatu Alhassan her deputy.

Mr Richard Numuah was elected youth representative, while Mr Dominic Takyi became youth organiser.

Mr John Kofi Nyame was elected organiser, Mr Alexander Gyan treasurer and Mr Prince Kwame deputy treasurer.

KINGSLEY E. HOPE reports from Kumasi that the elections in the Ashanti Region attracted considerable interest as party members voted to select leaders to steer the party’s affairs at the grassroots.

In the Kwabre East Constituency, Mr Kufulu was elected chairman, with Mr Razak as vice-chairman and Mr Amando as secretary. Mr Hawa was elected deputy secretary.

The communications team will be led by Mr Sharif, with Mr Musah as deputy, while Mr Ken and Mr Ronaldo were elected organiser and deputy organiser, respectively.

Mr Muiz was elected youth organiser, with Mr Hayford as his deputy, while Mr Gazali was elected to represent other youth interests.

Mr Haruna won the treasurer position, with Mr Abutrica as deputy treasurer. Ms Linda was elected women’s organiser, with Ms Sakina as her deputy, while Mr Abubakar Sadiq was elected head of the Zongo Caucus.

In Bekwai, the constituency concluded its executive elections under the supervision of ASP Sampene. The exercise recorded a high turnout and was largely peaceful.

In the chairmanship contest, Mr Baba Salifu emerged victorious with 657 votes, beating Mr Darocha Opoku, who polled 605, and Mr Arafat, who obtained 143.

Mr Charles Oppong won the vice-chairmanship position with 804 votes, defeating Mr Eliasu Abubakar, who secured 587.

Mr Ayuba Alhassan was elected secretary with 770 votes, against the 629 votes obtained by Mr Tijani Hussein Kada. Mr Assuah Benson Francis won the deputy secretary position with 390 votes.

Mr Enock won the communications officer position with 1,037 votes.

AMA TEKYIWAA AMPADU AGYEMAN reports from Koforidua that the incumbent New Juaben South Constituency Chairman of the NDC, Mr Salassie Amuzu, retained his position after polling 738 votes in the constituency elections held in Koforidua.

He defeated his closest contender, Mr Charles Boakye, a businessman, who secured 663 votes, while Mr Nathan Ani Asare obtained 178 votes.

In the vice-chairmanship contest, Mr Gideon Akomeah polled 679 votes to defeat the incumbent, Mr Abu Amadu, who obtained 639.

The incumbent secretary also retained his position with 932 votes, against the 687 secured by his challenger, Ms Priscilla Bekoe.

Mr Raymond Foli won the organiser position with 555 votes, while Mr Muntari Alhassan polled 330.

For the youth organiser position, the incumbent, Mr Dennis Mensah Akorli, secured 169 votes to defeat Mr Freeman Kojo Gadri, who obtained 18.

Other winners included Ms Clara Annor Dompreh, who secured the women’s organiser position with 124 votes, and Mr Mutalabi Turawa, who retained the Zongo Caucus coordinator position with 1,167 votes.

The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, has urged newly elected constituency executives to maintain the commitment they demonstrated during their campaigns and work towards the party’s victory in the 2028 general elections.

Speaking while monitoring the Ayaa-Sowutuom Constituency elections at Odorgonno Senior High School, Mr Chaie said the enthusiasm candidates showed in seeking executive positions must translate into hard work after assuming office.

“The enthusiasm with which people are contesting is the same enthusiasm, dedication, that after winning they need to work,” he said.

He urged the newly elected executives to justify the confidence delegates had placed in them by working effectively and supporting the party’s preparations for the next general elections.

Mr Chaie also described the electoral process as successful, saying the youth and women’s elections had proceeded peacefully. However, he called for tighter security as voting in the main constituency elections drew to a close.

“Normally, when the process is about to end, that is where we need to strengthen security and make sure that the way the process has run, we end very successfully,” he said.

He added that party officials had been stationed at designated areas to monitor developments and coordinate their activities, helping to ensure effective supervision of the process.

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