Incumbent Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrew Augustus Nana Akwasi, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s regional chairmanship for a third term.
Nana Akwasi filed his nomination forms on Tuesday as the contest for the NDC Ashanti Regional chairmanship takes shape ahead of the party’s internal elections.
He is campaigning under the slogan “Adwumapa Ntoasoo – Retain Nana Akwasi”, with a message centred on experience, continuity and strengthening the party’s presence across the Ashanti Region.
Nana Akwasi is being challenged by the NDC’s Ashanti Regional Organiser, Isham Alhassan Bonsu, who has also declared his intention to contest the chairmanship.
Before becoming regional chairman, Nana Akwasi served as the NDC’s parliamentary candidate for the Ejisu Constituency and later as the party’s Regional Vice Chairman.
In his campaign message, the incumbent chairman emphasises his experience in party administration and his record in leading the party in the region.
“I have gained the experience to serve and lead. I have done it before and I will even do more. I come with experience,” he said.
Nana Akwasi also points to what he describes as gains in the NDC’s parliamentary representation in the Ashanti Region during his tenure. According to his campaign material, the party’s parliamentary seats in the region increased from three to four and subsequently from four to seven.
He has set a further target of securing at least 10 parliamentary seats for the NDC in the Ashanti Region in the 2028 general election.
“2028 is the next target and I’m fully committed to taking the NDC to at least 10 parliamentary seats in the Ashanti Region,” the campaign message states.
The incumbent chairman says he intends to build on the work undertaken during his tenure and devote greater effort to achieving the party’s objectives in the region.
His decision to seek another term is expected to heighten competition within the NDC’s Ashanti Regional branch as prospective candidates position themselves ahead of the party’s internal elections.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
