Nana Kwasi retains NDC Ashanti chairmanship

Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi has kept his post as Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), beating challenger Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu in the party’s regional executive election.

Mr Nana Kwasi polled 814 votes to Mr Bonsu’s 622, out of 1,436 votes cast, a lead of 192 votes. Mr Bonsu is a former Ashanti Regional Organiser.

The win extends Mr Nana Kwasi’s time as chairman to eight years. The contest was keenly fought and drew strong interest from party members.

When the result was announced, Mr Nana Kwasi became emotional as supporters gathered to celebrate, and he struggled to hold back tears while receiving congratulations.

Before the vote, he said he was confident of another term and pointed to the party’s progress in the region. He said the NDC’s presidential vote in Ashanti rose from about 300,000 when he took office to about 450,000 in 2020 and 800,000 in 2024.

The Ashanti Region is widely seen as a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His re-election is expected to increase his influence in the party, which is working to consolidate its base, strengthen grassroots structures and improve its performance before the 2028 general elections.

He is expected to work with the newly elected regional executives, constituency officers and other stakeholders to address internal divisions and build unity.