Nana Kojo Toku has been re-elected Western Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress after winning a closely contested regional executive election.
He polled 225 votes to retain the position, narrowly defeating Samuel Kwame Borlu, who secured 209 votes. Former Member of Parliament George Arthur placed third with 114 votes.
The result gives Mr Toku another term at the head of the NDC’s regional structure as the party reorganises ahead of its national executive elections and the 2028 general elections.
Toku survives close chairmanship contest
The Western Region had been identified as one of the closely watched contests, with Mr Toku facing a challenge from Mr Borlu and Mr Arthur.
Ahead of voting, the incumbent had expressed confidence that delegates would assess his record in office and give him another mandate.
“I have the faith of my people and I have faith in God that my people will understand and they know what I have done for this region,” he said before the election.
His campaign had also pointed to the NDC’s performance in the 2024 elections, when the party won 15 of the 17 parliamentary seats in the Western Region.
New regional executives elected
Alhaji Iddrisu Mustapha was elected First Vice Chairman with 217 votes, while Daniel K. B. Eshun secured the Second Vice Chairman position with 119 votes.
Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah won the Communications Officer contest with 306 votes against Eric Kwaku Kyeremah’s 231. Charles Adu-Fordjour was elected Regional Organiser with 312 votes, while Clifford Ayirebi Acquah won the Deputy Organiser position with 256.
Hafiz Alasco also secured the Zongo Caucus Coordinator position with 311 votes, defeating Alhaji Abubakari Kamal, who obtained 237.
Daniel Darlington Atitso, Marian Plange-Kwofie and Gladys Egyin went unopposed for Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer and Women Organiser respectively.
The regional executives will be responsible for coordinating party activities and strengthening constituency structures ahead of the NDC’s December 19 national congress and the 2028 general elections.
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