Incumbent Western Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, has been re-elected following a decisive victory in the party’s regional executive elections held today, Saturday, November 14, 2026. According to provisional results, Kirk-Mensah secured 306 votes to retain his position, defeating his contender, Eric Kyeremah, from the Mpohor Constituency, who polled 231 votes.

The results reflect a 75-vote margin in favour of the incumbent, reaffirming the confidence and support of delegates in his leadership and contribution to the party’s communication machinery in the Western Region.

Kirk-Mensah Retains Communications Portfolio

The re-election of Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah marks another chapter in his political journey within the NDC, as he earns another mandate to lead the party’s regional communication activities. His victory is expected to strengthen the party’s communication structures, particularly in promoting its policies, programmes, achievements and political agenda across the Western Region.

Eric Kyeremah Puts Up Strong Challenge

Eric Kyeremah, who contested the position from the Mpohor Constituency, also secured considerable support, polling 238 votes. Although he fell short of unseating the incumbent, his performance demonstrated the competitive nature of the contest and the interest among party delegates in the regional communications portfolio.

African Editors Congratulates Kirk-Mensah and NDC

African Editors celebrates the political victory of Ghanaian politician Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah and his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The organisation congratulates Kirk-Mensah on his successful re-election and acknowledges the democratic process through which delegates exercised their right to choose their preferred candidate. African Editors wishes him success in his renewed mandate and expresses hope that his leadership will contribute to strengthening party communication, unity and effective political engagement in the Western Region.

A Renewed Mandate

With 306 votes secured, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah now has another opportunity to consolidate his leadership and advance the NDC’s communication agenda in the Western Region. His re-election brings the contest to a close, with attention now shifting to how he will use his renewed mandate to serve the party and its supporters.