Benjamin Danso has emerged as the new Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeating incumbent Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore in the party’s regional executive election by a margin of over 500 votes.
Mr Danso’s victory brings an end to Mr Ashie Moore’s tenure, which began in November 2022 when he defeated then-incumbent Joseph Ade Coker to take over the regional chairmanship.
Mr Ashie Moore had served in the position for almost four years and was seeking another term. Ahead of Saturday’s, November 14, 2026, polls, he expressed confidence that delegates would retain him, citing his work and leadership of the party in the region.
In an interview ahead of the election, he said he was confident delegates would reward his efforts.
“I’m very confident the delegates today will reward hard work,” he said.
However, the delegates voted for Mr Danso, giving him the responsibility of leading the party in the Greater Accra Region for the next four years.
Mr Danso had, during his campaign, pledged to lead with service, integrity and commitment to the party’s grassroots.
He also outlined plans to strengthen party structures across all 34 constituencies in the region and build a united front capable of securing victory for the NDC in the 2028 general elections.
Benjamin Danso served as the NDC Constituency Chairman for Krowor in Greater Accra. In June 2023, he was elected chairman of the Greater Accra NDC Constituency Chairmen’s Association, a caucus that brings together constituency chairpersons across the region.
That role gave him experience coordinating and engaging party leaders beyond his own constituency.