Amoakohene formally bows out as NDC Ashanti Regional Secretary, touts party’s electoral gains

Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene has formally ended his tenure as Ashanti Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), following the successful conclusion of the party's regional executive elections.

In a Facebook post announcing his departure, Dr Amoakohene described his service in the position as one of the greatest honours of his life, while reflecting on what he considers significant achievements recorded by the party in the Ashanti Region during his tenure.

He said the NDC had made considerable electoral progress in the region, traditionally regarded as a stronghold of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), despite the challenges associated with expanding its political influence there.

According to him, the party increased its parliamentary representation in the region from four seats to seven, while also narrowing the electoral gap in several other constituencies.

He further disclosed that the NDC improved its presidential vote share in the Ashanti Region from approximately 26.5 per cent in the 2020 general election to more than 34 per cent in 2024.

Dr Amoakohene described the gains as achievements that many had previously considered impossible, crediting the collective efforts of party members and supporters.

“Together, we achieved what many said was impossible in Ashanti,” he said.

Beyond the electoral gains, he highlighted the completion of the Ashanti Regional Party Secretariat as another major achievement during his tenure.

He acknowledged the contributions of party members and predecessors who initiated the project, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to complete an initiative started by earlier generations of NDC leadership.

“We were privileged to finish what they began,” he said.

Dr Amoakohene also expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama and the party's national executives for their leadership and guidance throughout his period in office.

He stressed that the achievements could not be attributed to one individual, acknowledging the contributions of constituency executives, branch and ward executives, the women's and youth wings, the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN), the Zongo Caucus, party elders, patrons and grassroots supporters.

He particularly commended the party's foot soldiers, whose commitment and organisational efforts, he said, contributed to strengthening the NDC's presence across the region.

As the party transitions to a new regional leadership, Dr Amoakohene urged constituency and regional executives who retained their positions to intensify their efforts and work closely with the incoming leadership.

He also offered words of encouragement to those who lost their positions in the elections, assuring them that their contributions and sacrifices would remain part of the party's progress.

“To those who unfortunately lost: you will not be forgotten. Your sacrifice is part of everything we built,” he stated.