The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected constituency chairpersons across Ghana as part of an internal reorganisation designed to renew its leadership structures and improve grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
The exercise produced a mixture of returning chairpersons and new office-holders, with contests held in constituencies across several regions.
In the Greater Accra Region, Harry Akoto retained the Ablekuma North chairmanship after receiving 1,067 votes. His challenger, Clifford Mensah Adjei, polled 922 votes.
Hayford Amenuvie won the chairmanship of Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region with 236 votes. Charles Agbesi secured 192 votes, while Reverend Fred Agbogbo received 47.
Anthony Kojo Owusu was re-elected at Akatsi South, securing a third term with 786 votes. His opponent, Anthony Solo Adotevi, polled 406 votes.
In Ho Central, Mawunyo Agbe, the Presiding Member of the Ho Municipal Assembly, was elected constituency chairman after defeating four other candidates.
Joseph Bati also won a second term as chairman of Lawra Constituency in the Upper West Region. He narrowly defeated James Lonteng, polling 281 votes to his rival’s 272.
At New Juaben South in the Eastern Region, incumbent chairman Salassie Amuzu retained his position with 738 votes. Charles Boakye received 663 votes and Nathan Ani Asare polled 178.
Eric Kwadwo Apeadu was elected chairman of Akan Constituency in the Oti Region. The contest recorded a turnout of 1,049 from 1,069 registered delegates, representing approximately 98 per cent participation.
The constituency polls are intended to establish executive teams responsible for coordinating party activities and mobilisation at local level. The newly elected executives are expected to reinforce the NDC’s grassroots structures as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
Asiedu Nketia calls for unity
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has asked all aspirants to accept the results in good faith and work together to preserve party unity, regardless of whether they won or lost.
He made the appeal at the Ketu North Constituency Delegates Conference in Weta, in the Volta Region, on Sunday.
Mr Asiedu Nketia said unsuccessful candidates should not regard defeat as a rejection by the party, noting that only one person could hold a particular position at any given time.
He urged those who lost to remain committed to the NDC, saying they could still have opportunities to serve the party in other capacities.
He said the success of the reorganisation should be judged not only by the candidates who won, but also by whether the party could unite after the elections.
“What matters is not who wins, but how that person wins and how we are able to put the party together after the election,” he said.
The NDC is expected to hold elections for its regional and national executives next, before selecting its flagbearer and completing the reorganisation process ahead of the 2028 general election.
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