BY Daniel Bampoe
Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, has formally declared his intention to seek another term as Chairman of the party in the Eastern Region, placing continuity and consolidation at the centre of his re-election bid.
Kevor is expected to pick his nomination form on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as the NDC begins the process for its 2026 Regional Executive Elections.
In announcing his decision, the incumbent said his bid is driven by the need to consolidate the gains made by the party in the Eastern Region while completing organisational work he believes remains necessary to strengthen the NDC ahead of future elections.
The Regional Chairman traced his political career to the grassroots, where he began as a Branch Secretary before progressing to become a Constituency Youth Organiser and subsequently Regional Secretary.
He said the various positions he has occupied over the years have given him practical experience in grassroots mobilisation, constituency organisation and regional party administration.
“Today, with humility and a deep sense of responsibility, I declare my intention to seek re-election as your Regional Chairman,” Dr. Kevor said in his declaration.
A major part of his case for another term is the NDC’s performance in the Eastern Region during the most recent presidential elections.
According to him, the party increased its share of the presidential vote in the region from 36.5 percent in 2016 to almost 48 percent in 2024.
He attributed the improvement to sustained grassroots mobilisation, stronger organisation and what he described as strategic leadership at the regional level.
“That difference was not by chance. It was the result of deliberate organisation, dedicated grassroots work, and a leadership determined to turn the tide,” he stated.
Despite the improvement, Kevor cautioned party supporters and delegates against treating the 2024 result as the ultimate objective.
He argued that securing almost 48 percent of the presidential vote was only a foundation upon which the party must build if it is to make further gains in the Eastern Region.
“Almost 48% cannot be our destination. We have laid a foundation, but there is more work to do. This is the time for consolidation,” he said.
His proposed second-term agenda is therefore centred on strengthening the party’s structures at the constituency and branch levels and improving its electoral performance across the region.
Kevor said the NDC must continue working constituency by constituency and branch by branch to expand its support base and ultimately achieve what he described as the objective of turning the Eastern Region “green.”
“Our goal must be clear: to turn the Eastern Region green, constituency by constituency and branch by branch,” he added.
The chairman also invoked the influence of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, whom he said contributed to his understanding of modern political organisation.
According to Kevor, his experience and association with Dr. Omane Boamah reinforced the importance of using data, discipline, strategic planning and attention to detail in political organisation.
“Elections are won not by noise, but by data, discipline, strategy and attention to detail,” he said.
He described himself as a bridge between the party’s older generation of experienced activists and its younger members, arguing that both groups have important roles to play in strengthening the party.
“I believe that our greatest strength lies in bringing both to the same table, united by a common purpose,” he said.
His appeal for another mandate therefore rests largely on continuity. Dr. Kevor believes the structures and organisational foundation developed during his tenure require additional time to be strengthened and completed rather than being disrupted by a change in leadership.
“The foundation has been laid. Let us now complete the building,” he told delegates.
His declaration comes as the NDC prepares for its 2026 Regional Executive Elections, with nominations scheduled to open on October 6, 2026, in accordance with the party’s internal electoral timetable.
