Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formally entered the race for re-election, aiming to increase the party’s parliamentary seats in the region from seven to 35 by the 2028 general elections. He collected his nomination forms on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, setting a target that would quintuple the party’s current representation in Ashanti’s 47 constituencies.
Nana Kwasi pointed to steady gains under his leadership, noting the rise in the NDC’s parliamentary seats from three to seven during his tenure. “I took the party from three MPs. We added one, we added another three MPs, now we have seven MPs. Seven seats — it hasn’t happened before,” he said. He refrained from giving an exact number for the next election but said, “Now we are moving to 35. I won’t give exact numbers, but I can assure you that if God permits and I’m re-elected, we will see more, and the NDC will be attractive in this region.”
The Ashanti Region has historically been a stronghold for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), making the NDC’s recent gains notable. Nana Kwasi attributed the party’s progress to a decentralised leadership style that involved active participation from all regional and constituency executives. “It is not a one-man thing,” he said. “I allow all the regional executives and constituency executives to be involved in the party’s affairs.”
He pointed to institutional milestones, including the election of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh to the Council of State, as evidence of the party’s growing influence in the region. “The election of Yaw Owusu Obimpeh to the Council of State shows that we are making progress,” Nana Kwasi said.
Addressing rumours of internal party friction and allegations of compromised loyalty, he dismissed such claims, expressing confidence in the delegate body to conduct a clean campaign. “There will be no personal attacks and no post-election reconciliation,” he said. “It will be an issue-based campaign.”
Looking ahead to the 2028 elections, Nana Kwasi stressed the importance of experienced and unifying leadership to meet the challenges ahead. “We know the 2028 elections will not be easy. We need experience; we need someone who can bring the party together,” he said. “I am the right person who can unite the party and secure victory for the NDC.”
The NDC’s parliamentary foothold in Ashanti remains small compared to the NPP, which dominates most of the region’s 47 constituencies. Nana Kwasi’s goal to capture 35 seats would represent a fundamental shift in the political landscape. The party’s ability to sustain this growth will be tested as the 2028 elections approach.
Nana Kwasi’s re-election bid will be closely watched by party members and political observers alike. The next few months will reveal whether his strategy and leadership style can convert electoral promises into a decisive breakthrough in Ashanti.
According to 3News.
