The National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional elections in November 2026 have produced significant victories, leadership changes and the re-election of several experienced party executives across Ghana.
According to GhanaRegions.com reporter, the regional elections form part of the NDC’s ongoing reorganisation and preparation for future national political activities. Delegates across the country’s regions voted to elect new regional executives responsible for strengthening party structures, mobilising supporters and coordinating activities at the grassroots level.
NDC Regional Chairmanship Winners
Several prominent leaders emerged victorious in the regional elections, with some incumbents retaining their positions while others lost to new challengers.
Full List of NDC Regional Chairmanship Winners – 2026
| No. | Region | Elected NDC Regional Chairman | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahafo | Ababio Owusu Nkrumah | New Chairman |
| 2 | Ashanti | Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi | Re-elected |
| 3 | Bono | Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo | Re-elected |
| 4 | Bono East | Ali Abubakari Donkor | New Chairman |
| 5 | Central | Lawyer Obeng Inkoom | New Chairman |
| 6 | Eastern | Ing. Dr Mark Oliver Kevor | Re-elected |
| 7 | Greater Accra | Benjamin Danso | New Chairman |
| 8 | North East | Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko Ibrahim | Re-elected |
| 9 | Northern | Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei | New Chairman |
| 10 | Oti | Gabriel Kwame Emboe Samora | Elected |
| 11 | Upper East | Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba | Re-elected |
| 12 | Upper West | Adams Randy | New Chairman |
| 13 | Volta | Mawutor Agbavitor | Elected Unopposed |
| 14 | Western | Nana Kojo Toku | Re-elected |
| 15 | Western North | Michael Aidoo | Re-elected |
| 16 | Savannah | Result Pending | — |
Major Highlights from the Elections
One of the biggest developments came from the Greater Accra Region, where Benjamin Danso emerged victorious, defeating incumbent Regional Chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore.
In the Ashanti Region, Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews retained his position after securing another term as Regional Chairman.
The Bono East Region also recorded a major leadership change, as Ali Abubakari Donkor defeated incumbent chairman Unas Owusu to become the new Regional Chairman.
Meanwhile, several experienced leaders retained their positions, including Mark Oliver Kevor in the Eastern Region, Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo in the Bono Region, Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba in the Upper East Region and Michael Aidoo in the Western North Region.
What the Results Mean for the NDC
The newly elected regional executives will play an important role in strengthening the NDC’s political structures across Ghana. Their responsibilities will include coordinating constituency activities, mobilising party members, improving communication and helping to prepare the party for future elections.
The results also demonstrate a mixture of continuity and change. While some regions chose to retain experienced leaders, others elected new executives to lead the party’s regional structures.
The Importance of Party Unity
Following competitive internal elections, unity will be essential for the NDC moving forward. The newly elected executives will need to work with former opponents, party supporters and grassroots members to strengthen the party across all regions.
As the party completes its internal electoral processes, attention will increasingly turn towards building stronger structures and preparing for the 2028 general elections.
The NDC Regional Elections Results for November 2026 have reshaped the party’s regional leadership in several parts of Ghana.
The election of Benjamin Danso in Greater Accra and Ali Abubakari Donkor in Bono East were among the major leadership changes, while experienced figures such as Augustus Nana Akwasi Andrews, Mark Oliver Kevor and Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba retained their positions.
The newly elected regional executives now face the responsibility of strengthening the NDC’s grassroots structures and promoting party unity as Ghana moves closer to the next general election.
