The Ashanti Regional Organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isham Alhassan Bonsu, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the party ahead of the regional elections scheduled for 2026.
Isham Alhassan, described as one of the most experienced politicians among the current regional executives of the party, made the announcement during his birthday celebration held in Kumasi.
Addressing members of the media at the event, he said the NDC has given him the opportunity to serve at various levels of the party since 1992, starting from the ward level through to constituency and regional leadership.
“The NDC as a political party picked me and gave me the opportunity to serve from the ward level since 1992, through the constituency level, and at the regional level as both deputy regional organizer and regional organizer,” he said.
Mr. Bonsu noted that his political growth has been shaped through mentorship and training under seasoned party leaders, including Ambassador Daniel Ohene Agyekum, Nti Fordjour, Yaw Obimpeh, and Nana Akwasi, the current Ashanti Regional Chairman.
According to him, his long years of service and experience have adequately prepared him for the contest and the responsibilities that come with leading the party in the region.
“I am confident that I have prepared myself well for the contest ahead. With my experience, I believe I can win and effectively lead the party,” he stated.
He used the opportunity to call on party supporters across the Ashanti Region to rally behind his candidature, urging them to begin mobilizing support from December 20 through to November 2026, when the party is expected to hold its regional elections.
The declaration sets the stage for what is expected to be a keenly contested race for the Ashanti Regional Chairmanship of the NDC.
Currently, it is not clear the Ashanti regional chairman of the party Andrews Agustus Nana Akwasi will seek reelections.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
