Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah has urged candidates and delegates in the NDC regional elections to place the party’s interest above personal ambition as voting takes place across the country.
In a goodwill message ahead of the exercise on Saturday, November 14, 2026, Dr Debrah called for peace, discipline and tolerance, warning that the internal contest should not leave the governing National Democratic Congress divided after the results are declared.
The elections are part of the NDC’s reorganisation ahead of its national executive elections on December 19 and preparations for the 2028 general elections. Delegates are voting across the regions to elect executives who will serve for the next four years.
Internal contest must strengthen party
Dr Debrah said the election should be treated as more than a contest for positions.
According to him, it is also an opportunity for the party to deepen its internal democracy, strengthen relationships among members and demonstrate responsible political organisation.
He urged contestants and delegates to respect the party’s electoral rules and accept the choices made by members.
The Chief of Staff said losing an internal election should not push members away from party activities, insisting that every member still had a role to play regardless of the outcome.
Winners urged to reach out to rivals
Dr Debrah placed particular responsibility on candidates who emerge victorious.
He urged successful contestants to reach out to their opponents and bring them into the work of the regional party rather than use victory to exclude rival camps.
Winning, he said, should be viewed as a responsibility to unite members and provide leadership for the collective interest of the NDC.
He also encouraged winners to listen to ideas from unsuccessful candidates and identify areas where they could work together.
The elections are being conducted by the Electoral Commission, with the Ghana Police Service leading security arrangements. The NDC said ahead of the polls that election materials had been dispatched to all regions and national officers deployed to supervise the process.
Dr Debrah said the real test would come after voting, when candidates, supporters and party organisers would have to put aside campaign differences and work together.
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