Benjamin Danso has unseated incumbent Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, in the party’s regional executive elections held on Saturday, November 14.
The result ends Mr Ashie Moore’s bid for another term and hands Mr Danso control of one of the NDC’s most politically important regional structures for the next four years.
The Greater Accra contest formed part of the party’s nationwide regional elections ahead of its national executive polls in December and preparations for the 2028 general elections.
Ashie Moore’s re-election bid falls short
Ahead of voting, Mr Ashie Moore had expressed confidence that delegates would retain him based on his record in office.
“I’m very confident the delegates today will reward hard work,” he said before polls opened, adding that he was ready to continue leading the party’s strategy in the region.
That confidence did not translate into victory, with delegates instead giving Mr Danso the mandate to lead the regional party.
The chairmanship race also featured Michael Tetteh Kwetey and Ibrahim Jajah. In all, 77 candidates contested 15 executive positions in Greater Accra, with more than 1,200 delegates expected to take part in the exercise.
Danso takes over regional leadership
Mr Danso had campaigned on a promise of service, integrity and stronger engagement with the party’s grassroots.
His campaign focused on building a more cohesive regional structure across the Greater Accra constituencies and positioning the NDC for the 2028 elections.
His victory now places him at the centre of the party’s organisational work in the region, including coordination with constituency executives, mobilisation of members and preparations for future electoral contests.
The new regional executives will serve for four years and will also play a role in shaping the party’s internal direction ahead of the national executive elections scheduled for December 19.
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