Forty-eight aspirants are expected to contest 11 executive positions at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Conference scheduled for Saturday, 14 November, 2026, in Kumasi.
The conference will take place at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., according to the Ashanti Regional Elections Committee.
The Regional Elections Committee said the Regional Youth and Women Conferences would precede the main regional elections on Friday, 13 November, at the Ahensan Youth Centre.
Eleven aspirants will contest the youth positions, with four seeking the Regional Youth Organiser position and seven contesting for Deputy Regional Youth Organiser.
Six aspirants will also contest the women’s positions, with three each vying for Regional Women Organiser and Deputy Regional Women Organiser.
For the main regional elections, the positions include Regional Chairman, Regional Vice Chairman, Regional Secretary, Deputy Regional Secretary, Regional Organiser, Deputy Regional Organiser, Regional Treasurer, Deputy Regional Treasurer, Regional Communications Officer, Deputy Regional Communications Officer and Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
The Deputy Regional Organiser position has the highest number of contenders, with 14 aspirants, followed by the Regional Vice Chairman position with eight.
The elections committee said the Electoral Commission of Ghana would supervise all the polls, while the Ghana Police Service would provide security to ensure an orderly and peaceful process.
It has directed participants to park their vehicles at Heroes Park, except those designated for official duties.
The committee, chaired by Professor Joseph Oteng-Adjei, has also appealed to aspirants, delegates and supporters to maintain peaceful conduct throughout the conferences.
