NDC regional executive elections: The chairmen who retained their seats and those who lost
The National Democratic Congress held regional executive elections on November 14 for the 2026 term. Chairmen were elected in 13 of Ghana's 16 regions. Results are still pending for the Oti and Savannah regions. The Central Region contest has not been formally declared. Some incumbent chairmen kept their seats while other leadership positions changed. In the Ashanti region, voting started late in the afternoon due to high security at the center.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has elected regional chairmen in 13 of Ghana’s 16 regions following its 2026 regional executive elections held on Saturday, November 14. Results from the Central, Oti and Savannah regions are still pending, with the Central Region contest yet to be formally declared. The elections produced notable changes in some regional leadership positions, while several incumbent chairmen retained their seats. In some regions, voting was delayed. In Ashanti, heightened security at the election centre meant voting had not started by early afternoon, although the contest was subsequently concluded.