NDC Eastern Regional Elections – Julius Debrah, Rita Akosua Awatey Cast Ballots

According to a report by Citi 97.3 FM on November 14, 2026, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey took part in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Eastern Regional executive elections, where delegates chose leaders for the party’s regional organisation.

The poll was held at Kwahu Obomeng, with more than 1,000 delegates reportedly attending. Incumbent officers, returning candidates and new aspirants competed for positions. The outcome is important to the NDC’s efforts to strengthen its organisation ahead of future elections.

Mr Debrah visited the voting centre and urged delegates to remain peaceful, stressing that the party’s interests should come before individual ambitions. He called for unity regardless of who won, describing members as one family. His appeal came amid keen competition for regional positions.

The Chief of Staff also expressed confidence that the NDC could improve its electoral performance in the Eastern Region. Although the area has traditionally favoured the New Patriotic Party, the NDC narrowed the gap in the 2024 general election, winning about 46 per cent of the presidential vote against the NPP’s 52 per cent. It secured 38 per cent in 2020.

The regional chairmanship contest featured incumbent Ing. Mark Oliver Kevor, Bismark Tawiah Boateng and former regional executive David Dakudzi. Other positions, including regional secretary and communications officer, also attracted several contenders.

Election organisers cautioned delegates against photographing ballot papers. Baba Jamal Konnel, vice-chairman of the regional election committee, said police had been asked to act against anyone breaching the rule. The measure was intended to protect ballot secrecy and maintain confidence in the process.

The original report mentioned Electoral Commission involvement, but other coverage described the exercise as an internal NDC election and did not independently confirm that the Commission supervised it. This distinction is important when assessing how the poll was administered.

The newly elected executives are expected to coordinate party activities, strengthen constituency and branch structures, mobilise supporters and maintain unity across the region. Their performance will help determine whether the NDC can build on recent gains and compete more effectively in the Eastern Region in future elections.

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