Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi has retained his position as Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after defeating his challenger, Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu, in the party’s regional executive election.
Nana Kwasi secured 814 votes against the 622 obtained by former Ashanti Regional Organiser, Isham Alhassan Yaw Bonsu, out of the 1,436 votes cast.
His victory extends his leadership of the party in the region after eight years in office, following a keenly contested election that attracted considerable interest among party faithful.
Shortly after the results were announced, the incumbent chairman was overcome with emotion and broke down in tears as supporters and sympathisers gathered around him to celebrate his victory.
The emotional scene drew the attention of delegates and party supporters, with the chairman visibly struggling to contain his tears as he received congratulations.
Ahead of the election, Nana Kwasi had expressed confidence in securing another mandate, pointing to what he considered significant gains made by the party in the Ashanti Region during his tenure.
He cited the NDC’s improved presidential election performance in the region, saying the party had increased its votes from about 300,000 when he assumed office to approximately 450,000 in the 2020 general elections and 800,000 in the 2024 polls.
His re-election is expected to reinforce his influence within the party in a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The outcome also comes at a crucial time as the NDC seeks to consolidate its support base, strengthen its grassroots structures and improve its electoral performance ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Nana Kwasi is expected to work with the newly elected regional executives, constituency officers and other party stakeholders to address internal divisions and build a united front following the contest.