Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei, popularly known as Yellowman, has been elected Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with 328 votes, defeating Alhaji Tanko Maida, who polled 236, in the party’s regional executive elections held on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Results declared so far show a mix of returning chairmen and fresh faces across the party’s 16 regions. Long-serving Upper East chairman Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba and Bono chairman Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo both kept their seats with large margins.
The polls were supervised by the Electoral Commission, with police providing security. The party barred proxy voting for this round of elections.
As of Saturday evening, winners had been declared in 11 regions, while results from Ahafo, Central, Oti, Savannah and Upper West were still pending, according to 3News.
Yellowman beats Tanko Maida in NDC Northern Region chairmanship race
In the Northern Region, Yellowman won with 328 votes. Alhaji Tanko Maida came second with 236 votes, while Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa polled 27 votes, Citi Newsroom reported.
Citi News also reported an allegation, before the vote, that Yellowman distributed 18 pickup vehicles to the region’s 18 constituencies on Friday night to influence delegates. The report did not carry a response from him.
Other Northern Region results listed by Citi Newsroom include Prof. Abukari Wumbei leading the secretary race with 317 votes and Majeed Zakaria topping the organiser race with 306 votes.
Bolnaba retains NDC Upper East chairmanship after 20 years
Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba was re-elected Upper East Regional Chairman with 371 votes, beating Duncan Nsoh Ghaneba, who got 151 votes. His margin was 220 votes.
Bolnaba first became chairman in December 2005 and is one of the party’s longest-serving regional chairmen. The vote took place at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga, with 570 delegates eligible to vote.
Nyamekye-Marfo wins NDC Bono chairmanship with over 90% of votes
In the Bono Region, Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo retained his seat with 361 votes against 36 for Justice Samuel Adjei, a former Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Minister. A total of 397 votes were cast.
It was the first time Nyamekye-Marfo faced a challenger, having been returned unopposed in 2018 and 2022. The Bono vote was described as generally smooth and peaceful.
NDC regional chairmen results so far
Here is the list of regional chairmen declared so far, based on reports from 3News, Citi Newsroom and Adom Online:
- Northern: Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei (Yellowman) – 328 votes; Alhaji Tanko Maida – 236; Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa – 27
- Upper East: Alhaji Abdulai Mumuni Bolnaba – 371 votes; Duncan Nsoh Ghaneba – 151
- Bono: Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo – 361 votes; Justice Samuel Adjei – 36
- Western North: Michael Aidoo – 202 votes; Jerry Kankam – 109
- North East: Alhaji Abdul Rauf Tanko Ibrahim – 146 votes; Abdul-Razak Saaka – 59; John Campion Yenukwah – 15
- Greater Accra: Benjamin Danso, unseating Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore
- Ashanti: Augustus Andrews Nana Kwasi
- Eastern: Mark Oliver Kevor (re-elected)
- Bono East: Ali Abubakar Donkor
- Volta: Mawutor Agbavitor (sole candidate)
- Western: Nana Kojo Toku
- Pending: Ahafo, Central, Oti, Savannah, Upper West
Big upset in Greater Accra and Western North results
In Greater Accra, 3News reported that Benjamin Danso unseated sitting chairman Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore. Vote figures for that race were not yet published.
In the Western North Region, incumbent Michael Aidoo, known as Big Aidoo, won by 93 votes, taking about 65% of the 311 votes cast.
In the Western Region, Nana Kojo Toku won despite a petition from the Apinto royal family, which argued he is a gazetted chief and should be kept out of active party politics.
Late starts and heavy security at some centres
Voting started late in some regions. In the Ashanti Region, voting had not started by early afternoon, and security at the centre was heavy, according to 3News.
What the NDC regional results mean for party members
The new regional executives will lead the party’s structures in their regions, coordinating constituency executives and grassroots work for the next four years.
The results also give an early picture of internal power balances ahead of the national executive contest, which has already seen disputes, including Stephen Donkor’s court case against the party over the General Secretary ballot.
What happens next after the NDC regional elections
Results for Ahafo, Central, Oti, Savannah and Upper West are expected to be declared once counting ends.
The NDC will then hold its National Delegates Congress on December 19, 2026, to elect national officers, including the National Chairman and General Secretary.
Key details at a glance
- Election date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Northern: Yellowman wins with 328 votes, beating Tanko Maida (236)
- Upper East: Bolnaba retains seat with 371 votes to 151
- Bono: Nyamekye-Marfo retains seat with 361 of 397 votes
- Greater Accra: Benjamin Danso unseats Nii Ashie Moore
- Five regions’ results still pending as of Saturday evening
- National Congress set for December 19, 2026
FAQs
Who won the NDC Northern Regional chairmanship?
Godfred Apasinaba Wumbei, known as Yellowman, won with 328 votes, ahead of Alhaji Tanko Maida with 236 and Abdul-Hamid Alhassan Gbewaa with 27.
Who is the new NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairman?
Benjamin Danso won the Greater Accra chairmanship, unseating incumbent Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, according to 3News.
When is the NDC national executive election?
The NDC National Delegates Congress to elect national officers is scheduled for December 19, 2026.
The NDC’s November 14 regional elections have produced a new Northern chairman in Yellowman, a change of leadership in Greater Accra, and comfortable wins for long-serving chairmen such as Bolnaba and Nyamekye-Marfo, with five regions still awaiting results ahead of the December 19 national congress.
