Private legal practitioner Ohene‑Essel Etur Kwasi has announced his intention to contest the Bono Regional Secretary position for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He said his bid is aimed at fortifying the party’s grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In a statement, Mr Etur Kwasi said the move was driven by a need to build a stronger, more united party capable of retaining power in 2028. He highlighted his goal of keeping the NDC’s 11 parliamentary seats in the Bono Region and recapturing Jaman South, which the New Patriotic Party won in 2024.
“We as a party also need to maintain power come the 2028 General Elections. We have a big role to play in maintaining power,” he said.
Mr Etur Kwasi, who works at Otu‑Essel, Tuah‑Yeboah & Associates in Sunyani, stressed that his ambition was not merely about securing a position but about improving the party’s administrative and organisational structures. “This is not just about seeking a position; it is about building a formidable administrative structure where every constituency has a voice, every member stays informed, and the Bono Region is heard and seen,” he added.
He has served on the Bono Regional Disciplinary Committee since 2021 and was the region’s Acting Legal Director in 2025. He also led a team of 11 NDC lawyers to monitor the 2024 general elections in the Bono East Region. He holds an LLB from Mountcrest University College, a Qualifying Certificate of Law from the Ghana School of Law, and a BSc in Computer Science from the Catholic University.
The NDC has scheduled October 6, 2026, as the opening date for nominations, with the regional executive elections slated for November 14 and 15, 2026. Current Secretary Dennis Yeboah Twumasi, also known as Ayan Daud Twumasi, is reportedly not expected to seek re‑election as he continues as Deputy Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority.
Sources within the party suggest at least two other potential contenders could enter the race, hinting at a competitive contest. Roman Pavio, a party member, praised Mr Etur Kwasi on Facebook, calling him experienced, committed, and ready to serve, organise, unite, and build a stronger party in the Bono Region.
Mr Etur Kwasi has appealed to NDC members and supporters in the region for their support, prayers, and input as he seeks to build a stronger, more formidable party ahead of the 2028 elections.
