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Michael Tetteh Kwetey to contest NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship
August 22, 2026
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Michael Tetteh Kwetey to contest NDC Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship

Key Points

  • Michael Tetteh Kwetey, a former NDC Constituency Secretary and Chairman, has announced his intention to contest for the party's Greater Accra Regional Chairmanship.
  • His decision was prompted by calls from NDC supporters across the Greater Accra Region and beyond.
  • Kwetey attributes the confidence in his leadership to his years of dedicated service to the party in various capacities.
  • He previously contested as a Parliamentary Candidate aspirant in Ningo Prampram and will formally pick a nomination form once the process begins.
  • Kwetey pledged to serve the party with dedication, humility, integrity, and responsibility, aiming to strengthen the NDC in the region.

Why This Matters

This article highlights internal political maneuvering within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), one of Ghana's two dominant political parties. The leadership of key regions like Greater Accra is crucial for the party's organizational strength and electoral strategy, potentially influencing its performance in future national elections and thereby impacting Ghana's political direction and governance.

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