NDC regional elections begin today

Delegates of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) are expected to go to the polls today, Saturday, November 14, to elect regional executives who will oversee the party's operations for the next four years.

The elections, taking place across the country's 16 regions, form part of the party's internal reorganisation ahead of its national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026, and its preparations for the 2028 general elections.

The party's electoral calendar has scheduled the regional contests for November 14 and 15, following the Regional Youth and Women's Conference held on Friday, November 13.

The Electoral Commission is expected to supervise the voting process, while the Ghana Police Service leads security arrangements to ensure a peaceful exercise.

Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the NDC, Rashid Tanko Computer, told Citi News on November 11 that preparations had been completed, with election materials distributed to the various regions and national officers assigned to supervise the process.

He said the Electoral Commission would conduct the elections in all 16 regions, while the National Election Security Taskforce, under the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, would manage security.

Voting is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at designated centres. Delegates will be required to present their party membership cards or Ghana Cards for verification before casting their ballots.

The party has also ruled out proxy voting, requiring all accredited delegates to appear in person to participate in the elections.

The positions being contested include regional chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, organiser, treasurer, communications officer, women's organiser and youth organiser, together with their respective deputies and representatives of the Zongo Caucus.

Several regional chairmanship races are expected to attract considerable attention, particularly in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Upper East, Eastern and Northern regions, where incumbent officers are facing challenges from other party members.

In Greater Accra, incumbent chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore is seeking another term against Michael Tetteh Kwetey and Benjamin Danso.

In the Ashanti Region, chairman Andrews Augustus Nana Kwesi faces a challenge from outgoing Regional Organiser Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu.

The outcome of the elections is expected to shape the internal power balance within the NDC ahead of the December national executive elections.

The newly elected regional officers will be responsible for coordinating party activities, strengthening constituency structures, addressing internal disagreements and mobilising grassroots support as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.